Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns: Weather Report

Sep 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) leaps over Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby (28) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated Buffalo Bills 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) leaps over Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby (28) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated Buffalo Bills 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ravens Vs. Browns: Rain Could Be On The Way In Cleveland

The Baltimore Ravens better bring the slickers and galoshes when they travel to Cleveland to face the Browns in week 2. The weather report lists a 58% chance of rain and calls for possible thunderstorms all morning and into the afternoon.

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Despite the rain, an upper-70s temperature at kickoff must sound great to the players. Much like last week, the conditions allow the players some relief from the heat since they practiced in the upper-80s and low-90s this week.

The rain might not happen at kickoff, but there is a strong chance that Cleveland gets hit with buckets of rain on Sunday. The chance of perfect field conditions are slim to none. The Baltimore’s game plan needs preparation for the possibility of poor weather.

With wet, muddy field conditions, look for the Ravens to run the ball more. Catching and throwing the ball obviously gets harder when you add water to the mix. The running attack creates a better chance for positive yardage, and given the depth at running back, there are plenty of people to feed the ball.

“Going in, I think you will see us rotating them, like we did this past week,” explained Raven’s Offensive Coordinator Marc Trestman during Wednesday’s press conference. “Again, time will tell. We may continue on this way, and certainly we could go with riding one back a little bit more. That will be just part of how we proceed.”

So, Justin Forsett and Terrance West will continue to split carries this week. West faces his former team in this game. Look for him to run even harder to show the Browns what they missed out on. He looks like a different runner since arriving in Baltimore. Getting cut from the Browns seemingly pushed West in the right direction.

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The weather might change the game plan, but it will not change the outcome. Look for the Baltimore Ravens to dominate the game on both sides of the ball. The weather may lower the total number of points scored, but the Ravens come out on top.