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Ravens Overwhelm Browns 41-17 as Defense and Special Teams Take Over

Takeaways plus a blocked punt steadied Baltimore after a late collapse in Week 1.

Overview

  • Lamar Jackson went 19-of-29 for 225 yards and four touchdowns while absorbing three sacks against Cleveland’s front.
  • Field-flipping plays defined the win, with Jake Hummel’s blocked punt, Nate Wiggins’ 61-yard interception return, and Roquan Smith’s 63-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
  • Derrick Henry was bottled up for 24 yards on 11 carries as Baltimore’s run game and offensive line struggled against Myles Garrett and the Browns’ front.
  • Roquan Smith delivered a standout effort with 15 tackles and the defensive score, and the pass rush logged two sacks and nine QB hits reported across accounts.
  • Injuries to Marlon Humphrey (groin) and Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) will be monitored before next week’s Lions game, and rookie kicker Tyler Loop rebounded by going 2-for-2 on field goals and 5-for-5 on PATs.