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Week 1 score predictions: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens

By Randy Gurzi

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 22: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns hands the ball off to Nick Chubb #24 during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 31-15. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 22: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns hands the ball off to Nick Chubb #24 during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 31-15. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 22: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns catches a pass for a touchdown while being defended by Marcus Peters #24 of the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 31-15. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Prediction No. 4

Writer: Grant Puskar

Summary: As Browns fans around the world rejoice that the NFL season is finally back, what better way to kick off what fans hope to be an exciting season by traveling to Baltimore to take on the Ravens and MVP Lamar Jackson.

For the Browns, it will be their first game in their new system while under head coach Kevin Stefanski. New defensive coordinator Joe Woods will look to find anything he can that works to slow down Jackson and company. For the Ravens, they had a solid draft in the offseason in hopes they rounded out their already all around complete roster.

Expect a heavy dose of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in game one. If the Browns can get the run game going early and work in that highly anticipated play-action that Stefanski speaks so highly off, they just might have a chance in this one. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will look to start his season off strong as he looks to silence doubters and haters after a disappointing sophomore season.

For the Browns, this game will come down to defense. With Mack Wilson out of an already thin LB room, Greedy Williams in and out of injuries, and the secondary being slim as it is, they must find a way to get stops and keeps the Ravens offense off the field. Again, if they have any shot at this game, they must get ahead and stay ahead, making Jackson play from behind and force the ball to be in the air all game for the Ravens.

Score Prediction: Ravens 27, Browns 23

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