Ravens — Browns Week 8 predictions roundup
OWINGS MILLS — The Ravens are the overwhelming favorite to beat the Browns on Sunday, according to the predictions from various media outlets.
Here’s the roundup:
Analysis: “This could be a proverbial trap game for the Ravens, who are riding a five-game winning streak. The Browns are looking to salvage their season with a new quarterback and Chubb back in the lineup. The crowd could be energized by these changes. However, the Ravens have managed to stay focused and Winston could have rust in his first start. Jackson and Henry are playing better than any quarterback-running back duo in the NFL. The Ravens also understand the importance of winning an AFC North game.” — Todd Karpovich
Prediction: Ravens 26, Browns 19
Analysis: “The Ravens are on a heater, having won their last five games after starting 0-2. During that five-game win streak, Baltimore is averaging 35 points per game and leads the NFL in total yards per game (479) and rush yards per game (228). That’s a testament to Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, who have built early cases to be the league’s Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively. When the Ravens’ offense is on the field, you best not blink because something special is likely about to happen.” — Brooke Cerosimo
Prediction: Cerosimo: Ravens 30, Browns 22; Ali Bhanpuri: Ravens 30, Browns 16; Dan Parr: Ravens 31, Browns 20; Gennaro Filice: Ravens 28, Browns 21; Tom Blair: Ravens 27, Browns 20
Analysis: “Browns quarterback Jameis Winston should actually be an improvement over the injured Deshaun Watson, and I expect he’ll make some plays against a secondary that remains leaky. But the Browns simply don’t have enough to keep up.” — Brian Wacker
Prediction: Ravens 27, Browns 14
Analysis: “The Ravens won’t shy away from staying aggressive on the ground with Derrick Henry flanking Lamar Jackson vs. a reeling defense. The Ravens also will get a break against a weak passing game minus Deshaun Watson (Achilles). They should easily win this division game running away with a familiar winning formula.” — Vinnie Iyer
Prediction: Ravens 30, Browns 10
Analysis: “It’s hard to see the Browns hanging in with this Baltimore team dominating every opponent it faces on the ground. If you want a better indication of where Cleveland will be with its quarterback situation, waiting until later in the week will offer clarification. I don’t think it matters. I think the Ravens roll here.” — Lorenzo Reyes
Prediction: Reyes: Ravens 35, Browns 13; Tyler Dragon: Ravens 31, Browns 20; Richard Morin: Ravens 27 Browns 14; Jordan Mendoza: Ravens 31, Browns 12
Analysis: “The original Browns are back in town. And they have a modern-day Jim Brown at tailback, along with a quarterback who is better than any quarterback the Browns have had since Otto Graham.” — Mike Florio
Prediction: Florio: Ravens 42, Browns 20; Chris Simms: Ravens 27, Browns 14.
