Quarterback: D+

Lamar Jackson is a high-calibre quarterback, but this performance was subpar and it was his worst start for a long time. He completed 14 of 25 passes for 193 yard with no touchdowns, and two interceptions. This was his first career match with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 0:2. It was his first game since November 12, 2023 that he had two or more interceptions. Oddly, it was also against the Browns. Jackson’s second turnover was a deflected pass at the line-of-scrimmage, and his first was a dropped ball. Jackson was also put under pressure by Myles Garrett and Browns’ defense for a large part of the game. Jackson’s accuracy was unusually low on a few passes. Jackson’s mobility is also limited, as he was unable to run for more than 10 yards.

Running back: C+

Derrick Henry barely reached the 100-yard milestone (103 yards) with 18 carries. However, more than half his rushing output came from a long 59 yard run in the 4th quarter. This run was a huge boost for the Ravens offense. They were in a rut, and needed a big play to get them out. Running lanes were scarce. He scored another touchdown on a one-yard run, and had two catches totaling 19 receiving yards. Keaton Mitchell dropped the ball directly into an interception in the first half. It was a costly mistake, as it led to a pick-six. This play is enough to lower the grade a bit. Mitchell was able to gain 31 yards in six carries, and 23 yards receiving. Rasheen Ali also added a 15 yard reception, where he broke tackles and converted a first down.

Wide Receiver: C

Zay Flowers’ 78 yards of receiving yardage were in line with his production so far this season. However, he only caught three passes, and should have received more than five targets. Jackson fumbled a pass intended for Flowers, which would have boosted his stats. Deandre Hopkins, the other wide receiver who caught a pass, only managed to catch one out of four targets and gained 11 yards. The timing of his lone catch was perfect, as it helped to extend a fourth-quarter drive. Tylan Wallace’s end-zone shot was only targeted once in the fourth quarter, and it appeared that the officials missed an obvious pass interference penalty when Denzel Ward was in coverage. Devontez was not part of the offensive plan when Rashod Bateman, who had an ankle injury, was absent.

Tight end: C+

Again, the receiving output from tight ends was modest. Mark Andrews became the franchise’s all-time leader in receiving yards with three catches of 32 yards. Isaiah Likely had two catches for 15 yards, and Charlie Kolar did not catch a pass on a single target. Andrews, however, was responsible for the offensive play of the day, when he ran 35 yards for a touchdown using a direct snap. Andrews was in a “tush-push” formation on that 4th-and-1 play late in the match. He spun out and scored a long touchdown. The Ravens were now up by 23-16 with just a few minutes left in the game.

Offensive line: D

For the second time in this season, the Ravens offensive line struggled to deal with Cleveland’s defensive line. Myles Garrett was a savage with his four sacks, five quarterback hits and most of them in the first half. Only one Browns’ defender recorded a sack or quarterback hit. However, the Browns were still able to generate pressure and make plays.

Defensive line: B-

Early on, it looked like the Ravens would have a tough day against the Browns’ run game. The Browns ran three runs of 10+ yards in their second drive during the first quarter. The defensive front improved and tightened up from that point on. Quinshon was held to just 59 yards on 17 attempts. Brent Urban had a huge tackle for loss in the final minutes of the game. The defensive line did not produce much in terms pass-rushing. The defensive line held up well in the trenches, and they appeared to have good pressure through the middle.

Edge Rusher B-

Kyle Van Noy added another sack to his tally with a great move against Jack Conklin at right tackle. He also had two quarterback hits, and a tackle loss. Dre’Mont Jones recorded two more quarterback hits in the second game he played with the team. Mike Green didn’t have many stats, but he was a strong player around the ball. With extra blitzers in the secondary, the Ravens were able to get a lot of pressure on the quarterback.

Linebacker: B+

Roquan’s fourth-down pass breakup with 1:02 left in the fourth quarter was the final nail in the Ravens’ coffin. Teddye Buchanan, another Ravens starter, also had a quarterback hit and a pass breakdown. Trenton Simpson was tied with the team leader for two quarterback hits, and one of them resulted in a third-down intentional grounding. After the Browns second drive, the linebackers were able to limit the big plays made against the run and kept their tight ends under control as pass catchers.

Cornerback A

Chidobe Awuzie, who replaced Marlon (finger), played a major role in the game. Awuzie had three pass breaks, including tearing the ball from a wide-receiver in single coverage on a fourth-down throw into the end zone late in the match. Nate Wiggins had four solo tackles and a pass breakup, as well as a crucial interception in the second-half that he returned 14 yards. Wiggins was at the right spot when Shedeur Sands made a bad throw. Keyon Martin, who was Humphrey’s nickel corner in his absence, also played a lot of snaps and had an impressive game. Martin had a pass-breakup, sack and tackle for loss. He also hit the quarterback. No Browns wide receiver made more than three catches, and Jerry Jeudy’s receiving yardage was limited to 21.

Safety: A-

Kyle Hamilton was an imposing force in this game. He disrupted plays as a downhill tackler and blitzer at the line-of-scrimmage. He had a team high nine tackles. Hamilton had sacked Sanders immediately after he entered the game and almost made an interception but dropped the ball. Malaki Starks ended his interception streak, but he was hit by a quarterback and made two tackles. Alohi Gillman was second in tackles behind Hamilton with six. This group’s performance is not enough to boost their grade, but they played well together.

Special Teams D+

In the first half, the Ravens special teams were a complete disaster and gifted the Browns with points. LaJohntay’s Wester muffed punt outside the end zone, and Jake Hummel offsides in fourth down turned a Browns punt into new downs. These two mistakes resulted in field goals for Cleveland. Jordan Stout also punted a 26-yard short punt in the third quarter. Tyler Loop made all three field goals, and both extra-point attempts, resulting in 11 points. This grade is lowered because of the mistakes made early in this game.