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Ravens Rout Browns 41-17 Behind Jackson’s Four TDs, Roquan Smith Scoop-and-Score

Lingering problems in the run game plus pass protection temper the surge.

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 04: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball while defended by Mike Ford Jr. #31 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II, dropping to the turf one foot from the goal line, setting up a field goal during the third quarter of Baltimore’s 41-17 NFL home opener win. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 04: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball past Mike Ford Jr. #31 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Baltimore logged a second straight 40-point game and closed with three fourth-quarter touchdowns to put the result out of reach.
  • Lamar Jackson went 19-of-29 for 225 yards with four touchdown passes, with DeAndre Hopkins and Zay Flowers supplying key chunk plays.
  • Second-year receiver Devontez Walker caught two red-zone scores, giving him three touchdowns on his first three NFL receptions.
  • The defense produced two takeaways, including Smith’s 64-yard fumble return touchdown after a Tavius Robinson strip-sack, and Nate Wiggins’ 61-yard interception return set up another score as Joe Flacco was held under 200 yards.
  • Ground production sputtered at 45 rushing yards as Derrick Henry was limited to 11 carries for 23 yards with a lost fumble, the offensive line struggled against Myles Garrett and the Browns’ front, and injuries sidelined Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) and Marlon Humphrey (groin).