1st Quarter: Offensive struggles, defensive dominance (leading to the lone touchdown of the Flock!)
Ther Ravens go three-and-out. I think we'll see a lot of that on both sides today.
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) October 1, 2023
Tavius Robinson, Jeremiah Moon and Daryl Worley are all starting on defense.
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) October 1, 2023
Worley in good position to force incompletion on third down, forcing punt. Ravens again using Kyle Hamilton in nickel. Have Worley at safety alongside Stone.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) October 1, 2023
Kyle Van Noy with a near sack on third down on the Browns' first drive. He didn't start today, but I would imagine his role will continue to grow with David Ojabo on IR.
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) October 1, 2023
#Ravens start the game with 3-and-out on first two drives. Penalties and pass protection have been problems.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 1, 2023
Baltimore had started the last 2 games with TDs on the opening drives. This time, Ravens have 20 total yards on first 2 drives.
Brandon Stephens with a nice pick off the deflection. Even better return for 52 yards after he hit the deck. Arthur Maulet with the tip #RavensFlock
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) October 1, 2023
INTERCEPTION @BSteve_1!!!
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 1, 2023
TUNE IN ON CBS / @ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/oN7IMmyVUc
Worley is headed to locker room. His absence could force the Ravens to use Maulet in nickel and drop Kyle Hamilton back to safety. https://t.co/FHas19y8L8
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) October 1, 2023
TOUCHDOWN @Lj_Era8!!!!
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 1, 2023
Tune in on CBS / @ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/b05XYp5sJR
Dustin Hopkins 53-yarder bang. Ravens 7-3, 2:21 left in first quarter. #RavensFlock
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) October 1, 2023
Hopkins good from 53 yards to cut the Ravens lead to 7-3. Browns take advantage of as 37-yard DPI call on Brandon Stephens. A loss of 20 on an Elijah Moore handoff forced the Browns to settle for long FG
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) October 1, 2023
b-day bomb from 53 yds!#BALvsCLE on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/bLQ5VdXn4e
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 1, 2023
Offense is going to need some more of those short fields or this is going to be a very long day.
— UK Ravens (@UKRavens) October 1, 2023
Nothing good. Punt. #RavensFlock
The Ravens' first four drives today:
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) October 1, 2023
6 yards
4 yards
10 yards (TD)
-3 yards
Crowd noise has been an issue so far. Lamar Jackson's checks at the LOS also haven't produced much. But this Browns defense is legit.
FGs from Ravens opponents: 10/10
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BmoreBeatdown) October 1, 2023
5/5 from 50+
W1 K. Fairbairn: 3/3 -- 35, 38, 36
W2 E. McPherson: 1/1 -- 27
W3 M. Gay: 5/5 -- 31, 54, 53, 53, 53
W4 D. Hopkins: 1/1 -- 53
On top after 1 in Cleveland: pic.twitter.com/L1qnDTgaeF
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 1, 2023