Monken Faces His Former Team as Huntley Is Likely to Start

Overview

• Todd Monken, who was Baltimore’s offensive coordinator from 2023–2025, is in his first season as the Browns’ head coach and will host the Ravens this Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT on Fox.
• Tyler Huntley is expected to make a second straight start because Lamar Jackson remains limited by an ankle injury, and Huntley threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s overtime win.
• Monken publicly praised Huntley’s competitiveness and preparation, saying the backup stays calm under pressure and knows where to get the ball out when rushed.
• Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike returned from a neck injury in Week 3 and has been a heavy presence, playing about 72 percent of defensive snaps and recording nine tackles and three quarterback hits since his return.
• Players and coaches acknowledge the reunion adds personal stakes, with Marlon Humphrey saying Monken will be highly motivated while coach Jesse Minter called any inside knowledge between staffs overblown; both teams also carry heavy injury lists headed into the game.