Final score prediction for Cleveland vs. Baltimore: Will the Ravens use all the pre-game talk from Browns as fuel to spark a big win?

Do the Ravens prove that talk is cheap after the Browns offered plenty of bulletin board material in Week 2?

Kyle Crabbs NFL National Writer
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Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs to score a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium.
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The Baltimore Ravens will play the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, marking a chance for the Ravens to finish what they started on Sunday night and break into the win column. The Browns have not been shy throughout the week leading up to this contest — they are talking a big game about this AFC North rivalry. Whether it’s Denzel Ward saying the point spread is “disrespectful”, Jerry Jeudy saying there are “no challenges” with the Ravens’ secondary, or Grant Delpit saying it’s “not hard” to tackle Derrick Henry, there’s no shortage of bulletin board material.

How will the Ravens respond? Will they live up to lofty expectations in this contest?

Final score prediction for Browns vs. Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 2

Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs to score a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium.
Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs to score a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium.© Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

I respect Cleveland for having pride in the early chapters of their season. They’ve played Baltimore tough plenty of times over the past five years and they are fresh off of a near-win against the Cincinnati Bengals. I do believe that the Ravens are in a different stratosphere, however. And with the Ravens playing at home and ticked off at how Week 1 ended for their season-opener, I think that spells a tough draw for the Browns.

Look for Baltimore’s running game to have a persistent pulse in this game. Baltimore can use Lamar Jackson’s athleticism to deal down how aggressive Myles Garrett can be on the edge. And when the Browns have the ball, Baltimore’s pass rushers should have a marked advantage over Cleveland’s line and Joe Flacco’s range does not extend beyond the pocket to buy himself the needed time to extend.

Look for the Ravens get on the board at home.

Final Score Prediction
Browns: 16 — Ravens: 31