**Browns 27 - Ravens 24**
The Browns' ferocious defense keeps them in games, and Joe Flacco's continued competency at quarterback will help immeasurably compared to what the Browns endured in 2024. I actually think that the Ravens will be pressing and might come into the game a little weaker due to their last-second loss to the Bills.
The Ravens do not seem to perform as expected after games like that. In an unexpected return, "karma" makes an appearance at the game, creating turnovers for the Browns against all odds. With that, the Browns steal a win in Baltimore, a place where stealing is part of the city's framework.
Jeff Lloyd
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**Ravens 26 Browns 21**
With all the talk leading up to this game, I don't know if it truly necessarily matters if the Browns win the game. However, they need to come out as a full team and give the Baltimore Ravens all they have. The Ravens are in the AFC measuring stack, and while the Browns are very young, if they can go 60 minutes with Baltimore, then we know we are seeing the correct steps in this young group.
**Pete Smith**
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**Ravens 24 Browns 17**
Between familiarity and talent, the Browns' defense matches up well with the Ravens. However, the Ravens have plenty of weapons, and every so often, Lamar Jackson is simply unstoppable, which could be the difference in this one. Additionally, the Browns have to find a running game, and the Ravens are well-suited to keep them one-dimensional. The Browns fight, but ultimately fall short once again.
Jacob Roach
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**Browns 21 Ravens 27**
My heart wants to pick the Browns in this game, mainly because the Ravens are doing the 30-year celebration while the Browns are in town. The Browns' defense is excellent, and I think they'll limit Baltimore to some extent, but they just have so much firepower led by Lamar Jackson. If the Browns can establish the run and control the time of possession, they have a real shot to win this game, but I'm still hesitant to believe they will be able to do so.