3 Baltimore Ravens players who need to step up against the Browns

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 02: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 02: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by outside linebacker Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by outside linebacker Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

3. Matt Judon

Okay, perhaps this one is a little harsh. But by his own standards, Judon has bee quiet in recent weeks. The former 5th round pick out of Grand Valley State had a breakout season in 2017, which culminated in 61 total tackles and 8 sacks. The expectation was that the third year pass rusher would see an increase in production during his third year.

After a slow start to the season – with 1.5 sacks in his first 8 games – Judon’s production has since improved, with 5.5 sacks since week 9. But since his dominant 3 sack outing against the struggling Oakland Raiders, he has only managed 1 in his last 4 appearances.

The Ravens’ number one ranked defense has been nothing short of phenomenal this year, and a strong performance from Judon and the Ravens’ pass rush would be crucial this Sunday against Cleveland, who have won 5 of  their last 6 games. With first overall pick Baker Mayfield at the helm, it certainly looks as though they have finally found their rhythm, and Mayfield’s Browns would salivate at the prospect of ending a divisional rival’s season on the road this Sunday.