Browns Secure Dominant Win Over Ravens, 37-9, to Advance

CLEVELAND, OH — In an intense AFC North divisional clash, the Cleveland Browns overpowered the Baltimore Ravens with a decisive 37-9 victory. This win not only secured Cleveland’s advancement but also settled a family rivalry between Browns head coach Marcus Sahagun and his brother, Ravens head coach Anthony Sahagun, in resounding fashion.

Game Recap

The Browns wasted no time setting the tone. In the first quarter, quarterback Joe Milton III launched a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, putting Cleveland up 7-0. The Ravens, without star quarterback Lamar Jackson due to injury, struggled to get their offense moving under backup Tyler Huntley’s guidance.

Cleveland ramped up their momentum in the second quarter. Milton found tight end Jordan Akins for a 1-yard touchdown to extend the lead, and after a 56-yard field goal from Justin Tucker brought the Ravens within reach, the Browns responded quickly. Milton connected with Nick Chubb for a 10-yard touchdown pass, and Dustin Hopkins added a 21-yard field goal to send Cleveland into halftime with a commanding 24-3 lead.

The third quarter saw Cleveland continue their offensive dominance as Chubb powered through the Ravens’ defense for a 5-yard rushing touchdown, widening the gap to 31-3. Baltimore’s offense, still stifled by Cleveland’s defense, couldn’t generate any significant threat to close the gap.

In the fourth quarter, Cleveland added two more field goals from Hopkins (47 and 38 yards). Baltimore found the end zone in the final minutes, with Huntley connecting with Zay Flowers on a 22-yard touchdown pass, though a failed two-point conversion left the final score at 37-9 in favor of the Browns.

Key Stats

• Cleveland Browns
  • Joe Milton III: 14/32, 239 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
  • Nick Chubb: 23 carries, 77 yards, 1 rushing TD; 1 receiving TD
  • Jerry Jeudy: 10-yard receiving TD
  • Dustin Hopkins: 3/3 on field goals, long of 47 yards
  • Defense: 1 interception, 2 sacks, multiple red-zone stops
• Baltimore Ravens
  • Tyler Huntley: 12/46, 180 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, sacked 2 times
  • Justin Tucker: 1/1 on field goals, long of 56 yards
  • Zay Flowers: 22-yard receiving TD in the fourth quarter
  • Defense: One interception and no sacks

Quotes from the Field

“Our goal was to make a statement,” said Browns head coach Marcus Sahagun. “This team showed up in every way—offense, defense, special teams. We knew what was on the line and didn’t leave anything to chance.”

Ravens coach Anthony Sahagun reflected on the loss: “It’s tough to go out this way, especially against Cleveland, but we fought hard with the pieces we had. Credit to them—they executed a great game plan.”

Up Next

The Browns will face their toughest test yet in the AFC Championship as they head to Texas to take on the top-seeded Houston Texans. With the Texans boasting one of the league’s most formidable rosters, Cleveland will need to bring their A-game to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive. This showdown promises to be a thrilling clash between two high-powered teams, each just one win away from a coveted 2K Online Franchise Super Bowl appearance.