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Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns: Game day bullet points

ByChris Schisler|
CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 10: Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 10: Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Ravens are about to host the Cleveland Browns. Here are some game day bullet points to keep in mind:

The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a 20-0 victory against the Bengals. It was a statement win. Not only were they dominant, but they got their first win in Cincinnati since 2011.

The Ravens forced five turnovers and sacked Andy Dalton five times last week. DeShone Kizer was sacked seven times last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Browns let Kizer try to win the game last week. He wasn’t a game manager. He had 30 passing attempts.

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  • Kizer went 20-30 last week for 222 yards and one touchdown. There was a lot of bad in the performance, but there was a lot of good too.
  • The Ravens are 27-9 all-time against the Browns. In the Joe Flacco era they have only lost twice. Both seasons the Ravens lost to the Browns were playoff-free years for Baltimore.

    • The last meeting against the Browns saw the Ravens win 28-7 on Thursday night football. The Ravens wore their color rush uniforms in that game.

  • Joe Flacco may need to do more in this game than he did last week. The veteran quarterback only totaled 121 yards and 1 touchdown. With this defense though, taking care of the ball is the first part of his job description.

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    • The Ravens will have to find an answer for their third down running back duties. Danny Woodhead is out for at least a month. In just one possession, he ended up being the Ravens leading receiver.
    • The Ravens have promoted Alex Collins from the practice squad. He could be the Ravens replacement for the time being.
    • Jeremy Maclin scored the only offensive touchdown against the Bengals. It was a 48 yard quick strike on a pick play.
    • Baltimore committed to the running game last week. Terrance West and Buck Allen totaled 40 rushing attempts last week. This is something that needs to continue for Marty Mornhinweg and his offense.
    • The Browns were fairly balanced on offense. They had 30 passing attempts and 26 rushing attempts. The Ravens have to make the Browns one dimensional.

    Next: Ravens vs. Browns: Film Study of the Ravens next opponent

    The Ravens are expecting a big win this week. They can’t take the Browns lightly, but they have to get the job done. It’s as simple as that. The better team should take care of business and the Ravens are the better team.

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