Nov 15, 2025
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Lamar Jackson has 380 passing yards and five touchdowns since returning to the field
There are three total defensive systems in the NFL - Cleveland, Denver and Houston.
As a result, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the Browns are doing very well in all aspects of their defense.Harbaugh and the Ravens will face the Browns on Nov. 16 at Huntington Bank Field.
"The current defense is one of the best, if not the best," Harbaugh said."They have a ton of top-class players. They have a great scheme. They play super hard. They're physical."
Among Cleveland defense attorneys, there is similar respect for qb Lamar Jackson and how he reinforces the Ravens' offense.Since returning in Week 9 from a hamstring injury, Jackson corrected Baltic offense, throwing a throw for 380 yards and five touchdowns when going 2-0.
“(Lamar Jackson) is a player, an MVP quarterback,” CB Denzel Ward said.“Stay there if it will improve your team, your team and your game.
Jackson's ability to expand plays helped him become the MVP quarterback and someone defenses need to take care of.It forces the defense to pick them up to fill the running lanes.But Jackson also makes defenders like Ward or St. Grant Delpit keep their man down longer.
Cleveland's defense should be aware of Baltimore's ability to generate momentum with big plays.In Baltimore's 41-17 win over Cleveland in Week 2, the Browns had six carries of 15 yards or more.
"He's a playmaker. He's got the ability to play spread out, so it's hard to cover guys in this league. "But if he can play longer than the average game, you've got to make up for it longer and wait for guys to open up and things like that."
WR Kembang zay is an explosive target for Jackson and the Crows this season.Kembang opened the season with seven receptions, 143-yards that came off the Bills.On the backside, Kembang first made a 39-yard catch, opening up past defenders for an extra pick.On the next play, he took a 23-yard screen pass for a touchdown.
Flowers hasn't slowed down since Week 1, even when Jackson was hurt.He caught 43 passes for 482 yards in the eight games since Week 1. Once Jackson returned, Flowers recorded nine catches and 139 yards since Jackson returned in Week 9, an average of 15.4 yards per reception in those two games.
"He runs all over the field and you expect him to make an impact until it's perfect," he said.
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He faced Jackson nine times nine times, showing him the intensity he can do in the passing game.The rest of the Browns defense saw a version of Baltimore's offense this season.Cleveland knows his role against the Eagles after playing in Week 2.
For LB Carson Schutzinger, this is his first time playing for the team twice in one season.Despite being a rookie, he is confident in his abilities and Cleveland's ability to perform in the final game against Baltimore.
"In college, you don't play teams twice, so doing that, I mean, there's a home run there," Schwesinger said."I think we know what they're going to do, especially with these divisional games. They know what we're going to do. And we've got to be able to go out there and execute."
The familiarity between the two AFC North teams brings a different physicality and energy to each game, and Cleveland's defense prides itself on showing that through its offensive-minded defense.They can continue to uphold the defense's image by limiting the Ravens' passing success and collective offense.
"I think people know the Browns are going to come with a great defense," Delpit said."I think it's just a matter of maintaining the standard and earning every game."
