The Ravens have won three straight games, and their next stop is a tough AFC North visit to Huntington Bank Field. On Sunday afternoon, Baltimore brings a 4-1 record, a powerful running game, and a chance to strengthen its early place near the top of the division. Cleveland, 3-2 after a close loss to the Jets, wants to turn its home field into a roadblock and show that its young core can win big division games.

The biggest challenge arriving in Cleveland wears No. 22. Derrick Henry has been a runaway train through five weeks, carrying the ball 113 times for 476 yards and seven rushing touchdowns. His mix of strength and speed forces defenses to swarm to him. When defenders crowd the line to stop Henry, quarterback Lamar Jackson can make them pay with throws or slippery runs of his own.

Jackson has thrown for 967 yards and six touchdowns in four games, while Zay Flowers has become his speedy big-play partner. Flowers already has 405 receiving yards, often turning a short catch into a long chase for defenders. Mark Andrews gives Baltimore another experienced target near the middle of the field. That collection of weapons helps explain why the Ravens average more than 29 points per game.

Still, Baltimore enters this matchup with a major question. Jackson is listed as questionable with an ankle injury after missing practice Wednesday. Several Ravens blockers are also banged up. If Jackson plays, Cleveland must keep its eyes on both Henry and the quarterback on every snap. If Baltimore’s line is missing players, the Browns have a chance to make the Ravens work harder for every yard.

Cleveland’s answer begins with defense and patience. The Browns allow fewer yards than Baltimore, and their defense has kept games within reach even while the offense searches for more steady scoring. But Cleveland is dealing with important injuries of its own. Defensive lineman Mason Graham is doubtful, while several other defenders are questionable. With linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah already out, stopping Henry will demand a full-team effort: linemen must hold their ground, and defensive backs must tackle cleanly after the first contact.

On offense, the Browns need Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin Jr. to set the rhythm. Judkins runs with power and has also caught 18 passes, making him useful on both handoffs and short throws. His foot injury makes his status worth watching, though. Fannin has three touchdown catches and can use his strong hands and quick moves to find room after the catch. Cleveland needs those two young playmakers to help an offense averaging only 18.6 points per game.

Shedeur Sanders has seen very little action this season, with only one pass attempt, while Dillon Gabriel is on injured reserve. That makes Cleveland’s quarterback situation especially important as the Browns try to keep pace with Baltimore. Protecting the ball and finishing drives will matter against a Ravens team that has made more big plays early in the season.

This is a matchup between Cleveland’s determined young group and Baltimore’s proven stars. The Browns can make it close at home if they slow Henry and create long drives. Yet the Ravens have more offensive firepower, and their three-game winning streak shows a team finding its stride. Prediction: Baltimore Ravens win.

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