The Browns have a history of making things difficult for Baltimore, even in years when the Ravens have clearly been the better team. We’ve seen Cleveland drag Baltimore into close games plenty of times, and there’s no reason to think Sunday will be any different. The Ravens can’t afford to lose sight of their gameplan if things aren’t working early or start forcing plays that aren’t there.
With Lamar Jackson out again, Tyler Huntley gets another start after last week’s comeback against Atlanta. Huntley was outstanding late in that game, but the Ravens can’t rely on him to bail them out every week. They need to get Derrick Henry involved early and find some consistency running the football. Cleveland’s defensive front is banged up and there’s exploits there for the Ravens to take advantage of.
Defensively, getting Trey Hendrickson back is a big deal, particularly after what we saw against Atlanta. The Ravens actually covered pretty well on third down last week, but the pass rush wasn’t getting home and Atlanta was able to extend plays. That’s difficult to sustain regardless of how well your secondary is playing. Mike Green has been excellent over the last two weeks, and pairing him with a healthy Hendrickson should make a noticeable difference. Baltimore needs those two to win their matchups and finish pressures, especially on third down.
Let’s get into it.
Gameday Details
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Stadium: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TV: FOX (Kevin Kugler and Daryl Johnston)
Streaming: FOX One (U.S.)
Head Referee: Carl Cheffers
Gameday Weather
Kickoff (1:00 p.m. ET): Sunny, 60°F (15°C)
Temperature: 60–65°F throughout the game
Wind: Southwest at 7–10 mph, gusts up to 14 mph
Precipitation: 0% chance of rain
Conditions: Clear skies and excellent conditions for football.
Weather shouldn’t be much of a factor this afternoon. With minimal wind and no rain expected, both teams should have ideal conditions to throw the football and operate their offenses without worrying about the elements.
Betting Lines
Spread: Ravens -3 to -4
Moneyline: Ravens -166 to -178 / Browns +140 to +148
Over/Under: 40.5–41
The Ravens are back to being favourites this week, although the betting market isn’t exactly expecting them to roll into Cleveland and blow out the Browns. Baltimore is laying roughly a field goal on the road, which seems reasonable given how competitive these divisional games tend to be. The more interesting number might be the total, sitting around 40.5 to 41 points. With Lamar Jackson out for another week and Tyler Huntley starting, oddsmakers are expecting a relatively low-scoring game.
The big question for Baltimore is how much of the offense they can put on Derrick Henry’s shoulders. Huntley deserves credit for what he did against Atlanta, but I doubt the Ravens want to rely on another fourth-quarter comeback. Getting Henry involved early should be a priority, particularly against a Cleveland defense that has been more vulnerable against the run than the Falcons were last week.
Henry’s rushing line is sitting around 89.5 to 91.5 yards, with his rushing attempts set at 20.5. That’s a pretty significant workload, but it makes sense given Baltimore’s quarterback situation. If the Ravens can keep the game close and avoid obvious passing situations, there’s a good chance Henry gets more than 20 carries.
I actually find the attempts line more interesting than the yardage. Henry can have a productive afternoon without necessarily clearing 90 yards, especially if Cleveland manages to limit his explosive runs. The Ravens need to be patient with the running game rather than abandoning it after a couple of unsuccessful drives.
Another interesting number is Tyler Huntley’s passing yards, sitting around 163.5 at several sportsbooks. Huntley threw for 201 yards against Atlanta, but a lot of his production came when Baltimore was forced to open things up late. If the Ravens can run the football effectively, I wouldn’t be surprised if his passing volume comes down.
Zay Flowers is another player worth watching, with his receiving line sitting around 58.5 yards. Flowers remains Baltimore’s most dangerous receiver, but we’re still learning what this passing offense looks like with Huntley. He’ll get his opportunities, although I wouldn’t necessarily expect the same passing distribution we’ve seen with Lamar.
A couple other Ravens props worth watching:
Derrick Henry over 20.5 rushing attempts — This is more about Baltimore’s offensive approach than Henry’s efficiency. With Huntley starting, I’d expect the Ravens to make a real effort to establish the run.
Derrick Henry anytime touchdown (-155) — Henry should remain Baltimore’s preferred option around the goal line, and the Ravens will want to finish drives without putting too much on Huntley’s plate.
Tyler Huntley over 23.5 rushing yards — Huntley’s mobility is an important part of what he brings to the offense. Cleveland’s pass rush could force him to extend plays with his legs, although designed runs and scrambles will both factor into whether he clears this number.
For me, the biggest thing to watch is how Baltimore handles its offensive possessions early. The Browns have a habit of keeping these games close, and the Ravens can’t afford to spend the afternoon playing from behind with their backup quarterback. If Henry is getting his touches and Baltimore is staying out of third-and-long, that’s probably a good indication that things are going according to plan.
Tune back in for Spenny & the Bets for gameday best bets.
Injury Report
Ravens Injury Report
The Ravens head into Cleveland without Lamar Jackson for the second straight week, and the offensive line is still dealing with a few injuries. The good news is that Trey Hendrickson is back, and Baltimore is getting another weapon back in the passing game.
OUT
QB Lamar Jackson — Ankle
C Cam Jurgens — Concussion
DT Broderick Washington — Ankle
TE Matthew Hibner — Hand
QUESTIONABLE
G Andrew Vorhees — Foot
G Emery Jones Jr. — Ankle
ACTIVATED FROM INJURED RESERVE
WR Ja’Kobi Lane — Wrist
PRACTICE SQUAD ELEVATIONS (October 17)
OT Chuma Edoga
G Kyle Hergel
ADDITIONAL ROSTER MOVE
LB Carl Jones Jr. — Signed to the 53-man roster
The big one is obviously Lamar Jackson, who hasn’t practiced since injuring his ankle against Tennessee. Jesse Minter ruled him out Friday, meaning Tyler Huntley will make his second consecutive start.
The offensive line remains a concern. Cam Jurgens is still in concussion protocol and won’t make his Ravens debut this week, leaving Vega Ioane in line for another start at center. Both Andrew Vorhees and Emery Jones Jr. are questionable, which creates some uncertainty at guard. Baltimore elevated Chuma Edoga and Kyle Hergel from the practice squad on Saturday, giving them some additional depth if either player can’t go.
The good news defensively is that Trey Hendrickson is back after missing the last two games with a broken finger. His return comes at a pretty important time, particularly after Baltimore struggled to generate consistent pressure against Atlanta. Mike Green has played extremely well in Hendrickson’s absence, and it’ll be interesting to see what those two can do together. The Ravens need to get more out of their pass rush on third down rather than continually asking the secondary to hold up in coverage.
Baltimore is also getting Ja’Kobi Lane back from injured reserve after the rookie missed four games with a wrist injury. Lane was one of the more impressive players during training camp, and his size gives Huntley another option in the passing game, particularly around the red zone.
Browns Injury Report
The Browns are dealing with some significant injuries along their defensive line heading into Sunday’s game, and their decision to elevate two defensive tackles from the practice squad suggests they aren’t expecting Mason Graham to play.
OUT
DT Mike Hall Jr. — Ankle
DT Kalia Davis — Quadriceps
G Teven Jenkins — Back
QB Dillon Gabriel — Back
RB Dylan Sampson — Knee
QUESTIONABLE
DT Mason Graham — Knee/Ankle
DE Derek Barnett — Ankle
LB Carson Schwesinger — Ankle
RB Quinshon Judkins — Ankle
PRACTICE SQUAD ELEVATIONS (October 17)
DT Sam Kamara
DT Chris Williams
The biggest story for Cleveland is the defensive line. Mike Hall Jr. and Kalia Davis have already been ruled out, while Mason Graham is questionable after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. Graham returned on a limited basis Friday, but he’s still dealing with knee and ankle injuries that kept him out of last week’s game against the Jets.
Cleveland’s roster moves on Saturday might tell us everything we need to know. The Browns elevated two defensive tackles, Sam Kamara and Chris Williams, from the practice squad for the second consecutive week. With Hall and Davis already out, carrying two additional interior defenders suggests Cleveland is preparing to be without Graham as well. Nothing is official until the inactives are announced, but it certainly doesn’t look encouraging.
There are a couple of other injuries worth monitoring. Carson Schwesinger is questionable with an ankle injury, and his availability would be another important factor in Cleveland’s ability to defend the run. Derek Barnett is also questionable, leaving the Browns with some uncertainty along their defensive front.
Offensively, Quinshon Judkins is questionable after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday with an ankle injury. He returned Friday on a limited basis, so there’s still a chance he plays. Cleveland will also be without Dylan Sampson, leaving the Browns potentially thin at running back.
