The Browns had their first road test of the 2025 season, facing an AFC North division opponent in the Ravens in Baltimore for Week 2. Cleveland ultimately dropped its second game of the season – and second AFC North matchup – losing 41-17 to the Ravens.
"Obviously got beat and very disappointed in that result," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "We gave them 21 points via a blocked punt, a fumble recovery and an interception. It's hard to win. It's hard to win, period, but it's hard to win when you do that. We'll own it. We understand the challenges that you run into in an NFL season, and we'll just keep our head down and keep working."
Here are the three main takeaways from the loss.
Defense bottled up Derrick Henry and the run game, struggled in pass game
Heading into the divisional matchup, the Browns knew the importance their run defense would play against RB Derrick Henry and QB Lamar Jackson.
In the first half, the Browns limited Henry to five yards on five carries, and a total of 14 net rushing yards for the Ravens in the first half. Henry's longest run in the first half was for eight yards. They also kept Jackson from running with the ball in the first half, as he did not record a carry. The Browns also totaled three tackles for loss in the first half, dropping the Ravens behind the line of scrimmage on rushing attempts.
"I thought the run defense was really strong throughout," Stefanski said. "That is just from effort. The schemes are the schemes, but I thought the guys played with great effort in the run defense."
The Ravens found more success in the run game throughout the second half but were still held to 45 net rushing yards in the game. Defensively, the Browns added two additional tackles for loss in the second half. They sacked Jackson three times for a loss of 28 yards and applied pressure with five quarterback hits.
Henry finished the game with 11 carries for 23 yards, averaging 2.1 yards per carry, and his longest run of the day for eight yards. Jackson added two carries for 13 yards in the second half, with his longest run of the day for 11 yards.
"As far as stopping the run, we did a solid job there keeping both of them contained on the ground," DE Myles Garrett said. "But we let them start bombing away."
While they bottled up the run, the Browns gave up plays in the pass game. Jackson completed 19 of 29 passing attempts for 225 yards and four touchdowns. He connected with multiple pass catchers for big gains, and his longest pass of the day was on a 41-yard gain to WR DeAndre Hopkins.
Jackson connected with WR Tylan Wallace early in the second quarter for a 15-yard touchdown to give the Ravens their first offensive touchdown of the day. He threw two touchdown passes to WR Devontez Walker, one for 24 yards touchdown pass and another for two yards. Jackson then found Hopkins early in the fourth quarter for a 23-yard touchdown pass.
"We got to be better on defense," Garrett said. "We got to be better as a team. They slowly chipped away. We did a solid job holding them to 3 (points) when we could, and eventually the dam broke, and they just did whatever they wanted. We have to continue to play a 60-minute game."
Browse action photos from the Browns' 2025 Week 2 game against the Baltimore Ravens, featuring top plays and moments.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Rayshawn Jenkins (5) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) and Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) and Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (16) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle KT Leveston (72) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle KT Leveston (72) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The offense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (42) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The offense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive lineman Adin Huntington (98) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Rayshawn Jenkins (5) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) and Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (25) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) and Kicker Andre Szmyt (25) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (25) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The offense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (25) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
`Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) and Kicker Andre Szmyt (25) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
`Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Jerome Baker (17) and Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Turnovers and blocked punt give Ravens 21 points
The Browns had three critical miscues that gave the Ravens 21 points off of those situations.
Early in the second quarter, Ravens LB Jake Hummel blocked P Corey Bojorquez's punt, which the Ravens recovered at the Browns' 24-yard line. Baltimore then took two plays to reach the end zone, starting with an 8-yard run from Henry. Then Jackson connected with Wallace for a 15-yard touchdown to extend the Ravens' lead to 10-0.
Early in the third quarter on third down, as QB Joe Flacco faced pressure from the Ravens, he rolled out and looked down the field. He saw TE David Njoku and threw the ball, but the pass was picked off by CB Nate Wiggins, who then returned the interception for 60 yards. Stefanski said that Flacco had tried to make a play on third down but acknowledged the importance of playing smart in those situations.
Flacco said he takes pride in his ability to throw the ball away when necessary but did not live up to his own expectation on that down.
"I saw (David Njoku) turning up, and just thought I had a chance there," Flacco said. "I didn't think it would end in a pick. I thought if anything, it would be incomplete. But it was one of those third downs, and you got to play the game. You got to consistently make those right decisions even if you feel pressed to make something happen, you can't let that happen. So yeah, definitely want that one back."
About midway through the fourth quarter, Flacco dropped back and looked for an open target. As the pocket collapsed, Flacco was sacked by OLB Tavius Robinson and fumbled the ball. ILB Roquan Smith then picked up the football and ran the ball into the end zone to put the Ravens up 34-10.
Defensively, the Browns were not able to force a turnover against the Ravens, which led to the Browns not winning the turnover battle against the Ravens. As a team, Stefanski and the Browns have spoken about the importance of winning the turnover battle – limiting their giveaways and forcing takeaways against an opposing offense – as a factor in winning games. With two turnovers and a miscue in the blocked punt, it gave the Ravens opportunities to score.
Additional offensive struggles
Outside of the turnovers, the Browns continued to experience some struggles in the pass gam with receivers finding open windows to be targets and hauling in their catches. WR Jerry Jeudy finished the game with eight targets, four receptions for 51 receiving yards. WR Cedric Tillman was targeted seven times but came up with two receptions – including an 18-yard touchdown reception.
"I thought a couple times, there were opportunities, and we just didn't connect for whatever reason," Stefanski said. "That's our job to get guys open as a coaching staff."
Over the course of the game, Flacco also faced pressure from the Ravens' defensive front seven. The Browns' offensive line saw changes from the first drive of the game, as RT Jack Conklin was inactive and Cornelius Lucas earned the start at right tackle. Then, LT Dawand Jones did not play every series – which Stefanski explained due to the heat they were rotating through tackles – and KT Leveston took a handful of snaps over the course of the game.
Flacco was sacked twice over the course of the game, and the Ravens recorded nine quarterback hits. Flacco finished the game completing 25 of 45 passing attempts for 199 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
"It's a good front, they have good rushers, and they run good games," Stefanski said. "They run good blitzers. There were a couple of times, we have to do a better job with the rules of our protections. But bottom line, we didn't protect well enough."
As the Browns work through any struggles on the offensive side of the ball, Stefanski said that he is not considering a quarterback change following the loss to the Ravens and the Browns falling to 0-2 early in the season.
"I don't think we did good enough," Stefanski said. "I think the collective 'we' as a team, 'we' as an offense, as a coaching staff, all of us didn't do a good enough job."
Check out photos of Browns players warming up before their 2025 Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
Tight end David Njoku (85) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (16) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The offense before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The locker room before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (16) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The locker room before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The locker room before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The locker room before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The locker room before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (25) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The offense before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (16) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The offense before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86), Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19), and Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Center Luke Wypler (56) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The team before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end David Njoku (85) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle KT Leveston (72) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) and Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.
