Prepping for the Ravens
After hosting the Bengals in Week 1, the Browns have another AFC North opponent on their docket in Week 2 with the Ravens.
Both the Browns and Ravens are coming into Week 2 0-1 after both AFC North teams suffered hard losses. Baltimore gave up a 40-25 lead with less than five minutes remaining in the game, ultimately losing 41-40 to the Bills. Pocic said that as a team, they look forward to these AFC North games. He added that the Browns aren't taking Baltimore any lighter just because of the events of Week 1.
"They're a great team. They're going to come out ready no matter what happened yesterday," Pocic said. "So, for us, we just have to correct our mistakes and move forward."
Going into Week 2 in Baltimore, the Browns will need to put Week 1 behind them and focus on the Ravens. Stefanski knows that in order to win against the Ravens, a team they're familiar with, it won't come easy for the Browns.
QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry showcased how they are one of the top quarterback-running back duos in the NFL against the Bills despite the loss. Jackson threw for 209 yards and completed 14 of 19 passes, including two passing touchdowns. He added a touchdown on the ground, scrambling for 70 yards on six attempts. Henry ran for 169 yards and broke off two 30-plus yard rushing touchdowns, the latter of which gave the Ravens their 40-25 lead.
After allowing two yards per carry to the Bengals, facing the rushing attack of Jackson and Henry is going to be a test for Cleveland's defense. Jackson is also coming off a career-year as a passer, throwing for more than 4,000 yards with only four interceptions. The Browns' defense will need to game plan for the impacts that Jackson and Henry can have on a game.
"Obviously, we know it's a division opponent for us. It's Baltimore who we know well. They know us well," Stefanski said. "We expect it to be hard fought like it always is."