5 keys to a Cleveland Browns upset over Baltimore

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after making a catch on a two-point conversion attempt during the third quarter against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after making a catch on a two-point conversion attempt during the third quarter against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 30: Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns talks to his players during training camp at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

The Cleveland Browns play the Ravens Sunday. Here is how they can win.

The Cleveland Browns are looking to be far more successful in 2020 than they were in 2019. A combination of dysfunction, lack of coaching, no discipline, and injuries derailed the highly anticipated season.

In order to have a great year, the Browns will have to beat great teams. Additionally, a fast start could really set the tone for the team and create some much-needed momentum to stack some wins this season. A win in Week 1 this year will be a difficult task, though.

The Cleveland Browns start the 2020 season with a matchup against a division rival as they travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens this Sunday. Playing the Ravens week one will be quite the test as they boasted a 14-2 regular-season record last season and return the reigning MVP in their quarterback, Lamar Jackson.

Baltimore added rookie running back J.K. Dobbins and Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell, among others, to their already impressive unit. They set the NFL record last season for most rushing yards in a single season with 3,296.

The Browns will enter the game as an eight-point underdog. Cleveland knows they have their work cut out for them, but this is still a winnable game. The Browns seem to always bring their best when they play Baltimore. Last season the Browns gave the Ravens one of their only two losses in week four as they routed the Ravens 40-25.

Here are the five keys for the Browns to come out of Baltimore with a W.