The Browns face off against the Ravens for the second time this season, this time at Huntington Bank Field, as Cleveland searches for its first divisional win.
The Browns are coming off a loss to the Jets in Week 10 while the Ravens have won three consecutive games, including two since the return of QB Lamar Jackson. The Browns have won two home games at Huntington Bank Field and will look to continue that trend in an AFC North matchup.
"Great opportunity at our place, division opponent, second time around seeing this team," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "Like we've talked about all week, we have to go play our best football, have to do all those things in a game as an offense, defense, special teams that give you a chance. So, we've worked very hard this week and put in the work, and then Sunday we get to go do it in front of our fans, and that's the exciting part for us."
As Cleveland aims to beat Baltimore for the fourth time in five years at home, here are three keys to the game.
Maintain the offensive rhythm and sustain drives
Against the Ravens, the Browns need to maintain their offensive rhythm for a full 60 minutes to continually put points on the board.
The Ravens rank 25th in the NFL in points allowed per game with 26.1, while the Browns rank 29th in points scored with 16.2. When Cleveland and Baltimore last met in Week 2, the Ravens scored 31 second-half points while the Browns scored 14 as Baltimore pulled away to win 41-17.
Part of the Ravens' success came from creating turnovers and capitalizing on them with good field position, scoring 14 points off turnovers. However, if the Browns can hold onto the ball and sustain drives on third downs or by playing clean football, they can maintain rhythm offensively. The Browns have 10 turnovers, including eight interceptions and two fumbles this season. Cleveland also needs to avoid penalties that could negate positive gains or take explosive plays and points off the board.
"It's how you practice, you get what you emphasize, and you definitely want to eliminate negatives," QB Dillon Gabriel said. "I just feel like at times we all take our turns – whether it's not even a penalty, but me missing a throw, a penalty here or there or maybe a negative play – that all just makes it more difficult. Then, on the same note, you live on the other side – explosive plays, chunks, you're not living in third down a bunch, you're sustaining drives – it just looks a whole lot different."
Gabriel's point underscores what Cleveland needs to do to potentially flip the script from the divisional matchup in Week 2. With cleaner execution and sharper situational play, the Browns can drive down the field and take advantage of Baltimore's defense.
Browse photos of the Cleveland Browns practicing at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus as they prepare for their Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (42) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (16) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (90) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Hoke during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Tight Ends Coach Christian Jones during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive end Ochaun Mathis (97) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive lineman Adin Huntington (98) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (90) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Tight ends Coach Christian Jones during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Director of Strength and Conditioning Larry Jackson during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (90) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive end Ochaun Mathis (97) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (54) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Linebacker Cameron McGrone (48) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Defensive end Ochaun Mathis (97) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Pass Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach Chad O'Shea during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 12, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
The linebackers during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (54) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (54) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 13, 2025.
Limit Kyle Hamilton's impact
Ravens S Kyle Hamilton has become a versatile player, playing both safety and in the box. Hamilton has 50 tackles for Baltimore this season, including two for a loss. The fourth-year safety also has four passes defensed, still being able to find success in pass coverage.
The Browns can limit his impact on the game by using play action to force him to hesitate on whether the play is a run or a pass. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees in his first game as play caller dialed up play-action passes with Gabriel. Rees also called plays that utilized Gabriel's legs as the rookie quarterback ran for 54 yards on five carries.
Cleveland can also spread out the field by being efficient in both the run and the pass. The Browns have averaged 168.1 passing yards per game and 97.1 rushing yards per game through 10 weeks. A successful mix of Gabriel and RB Quinshon Judkins will also make Hamilton have to account for both and not be able to blitz into the backfield.
"Kyle Hamilton is obviously a great player, and they're like, 'Let's put him by the line of scrimmage,'" G Joel Bitonio said. "He has been blitzing and making plays and it's tough for running backs to block (him) and he's fast. He can cover guys as well, and they do a good job with him and Roquan (Smith) and all their guys inside."
Win at the line of scrimmage
Last time Cleveland and Baltimore met, the Ravens' defense registered two sacks. However, Baltimore frequently broke into the backfield, recording seven tackles for loss, and pressured the quarterback with nine quarterback hits on former Browns QB Joe Flacco.
The Browns' defense also succeeded in getting into the backfield. Cleveland recorded three sacks, five quarterback hits and five tackles for loss.
Winning the battle at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball will help Cleveland energize the offense and stop Baltimore's offense from gaining momentum.
In Week 10, Gabriel had the fifth-fastest snap to throw time in the NFL, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. The Jets sacked Gabriel six times despite the 2.76 second average it took him to throw the ball. To spark the Browns' offense, the offensive line needs to open up running lanes for Judkins while also giving Gabriel time to go through his reads and make a throw.
Cleveland has to deal with Jackson and RB Derrick Henry on the other side of the ball. The pair provides the Ravens' offense with explosive play potential due to both of their running abilities but also Jackson's arm. DE Myles Garrett will be a part of Cleveland's plan in order to stop the impact of Jackson and Henry. Baltimore recognizes Garrett's talent and will plan to find a way to stop him in the trenches.
"They've got all kinds of different looks (to stop me), and you have to kind of take the run game into account as well," Garrett said. "You got to always be a bit on edge, not to get too geared to play the pass because at the end of the day, you go a bit too far up field and (Derrick) Henry's coming downhill, going north, south. And that's just a bad day for everybody. So, I mean, all that, to take into account with the most dynamic quarterback we've ever seen. It's tough."
