Stamford Advocate

BALTIMORE (9-4) AT CLEVELAND (5-8)

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Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, NFL Network

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Browns by 3,

LAST MEETING: Ravens beat Browns 23-20 on Oct. 23 in Baltimore.

PLAYER TO WATCH: Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins returned from a six-game absence and rushed for 120 yards last weekend against Pittsburgh. The running game is even more important than usual for the Ravens as they manage injuries to QBs Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley . ... Browns QB Deshaun Watson makes his home debut after playing twice on the road following his reinstatem­ent from an 11-game suspension for sexual misconduct allegation­s.

KEY MATCHUP: Browns offensive line vs. Ravens defensive

KEY INJURIES: Jackson hurt his knee two weekends ago and missed the game against the Steelers. Huntley started instead but left in the third quarter and entered concussion protocol. Huntley returned to practice this week and appears in line to start . ... Ravens RG Kevin Zeitler (knee) and P Jordan Stout (knee) are questionab­le . ... Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his left foot last week . . ... Browns top WR Amari Cooper is dealing with a core muscle injury that slowed him against the Bengals and limited him during a short practice week . ... Browns rookie WR David Bell (toe) is questionab­le.

STATS AND STUFF: Since acquiring LB Roquan Smith on Nov. 1, Baltimore's defense has allowed the fewest rushing yards (55.0), the second-fewest points (13.4) and second-fewest touchdowns (six) . ... K Justin Tucker is tied with Matt Stover for the Ravens' career lead with 354 field goals . ... Baltimore is one of four teams (Rams, Vikings and 49ers) that have not allowed a 100-yard rusher this season . ... Baltimore DL Calais Campbell blocked the ninth field goal of his career last weekend, the most among active players. He also needs one sack to reach 100.

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