Ravens at Browns

At FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland WHO: Baltimore Ravens (3-7) at Clevereads. The result was too many hits and land Browns (2-8) numerous balls up for grabs in coverage. WHEN: 5:30 p.m. today The Browns intend to force Schaub to try TV: ESPN (30) to win the game. On the outside, Kamar LINE: Browns -3; total 41 Aiken is playing the role of top receiver KEYS TO THE GAME: Dysfunction rules and leads the team with 37 catches and in Cleveland, where one player said the three touchdowns. locker room atmosphere was akin to MATCHUP TO WATCH: Ravens TE a reality show. The Browns still have Crockett Gillmore vs. Browns TE Gary a chance to sweep the season series Barnidge — The No. 1 receiving options with Baltimore, and Josh McCown was as their offenses are currently constireinstalled at quarterback in the wake tuted, Barnidge is getting open regularly Johnny Manziel’s party-fueled bye week. and a favorite target of McCown. GillThe recurring flat tire for the Browns’ more has 29 catches for 384 yards with a offense is the running game. McCown team-leading four touchdowns. Gillmore can fight off blitzers with agility in the has also shown the ability to run over pocket, but the polished offensive line people. hasn’t been able to pave lanes for Isaiah PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Browns C Alex Crowell and Duke Johnson, who have Mack — The two-time Pro Bowl seleca combined average of 3.05 yards per tion had a rough outing in the first game carry. Tight end Gary Barnidge is the this season against Baltimore, when the lone consistent threat in the passing Ravens sacked McCown four times. One game and had eight receptions for of those sacks was charged to Mack and 109 yards and a touchdown in the first allowed to DT Brandon Williams. meeting with Baltimore, a 33-30 victory. FAST FACTS: The Ravens have placed Meanwhile, for those longing to see Matt 19 players on injured reserve through 12 Schaub get another start, here it comes. weeks. ... Cleveland last won Oct. 11 at Schaub is part of a Ravens skill position Baltimore. trio that will include rookie Buck Allen WHO WILL WIN AND WHY: Neither at running back and tight end Crockett team is complete due to injuries, but Gillmore. Baltimore’s offensive line Cleveland claws out a win against what has allowed just 35 sacks over the past amounts to Baltimore’s B team. two seasons — fewest in the NFL — but OUR PICK: Browns 24-23 Schaub was benched in Houston and again in Oakland because he didn’t trust

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