Takeaways and observations from Ravens 29-24 loss to the Browns in Week 8
Veteran quarterback Jameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left as the Browns stunned Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak.
Winston made his first start in two years as the replacement for an injured Deshaun Watson and carved up the Ravens while helping the Browns (2-6) take down their AFC North rival.
Here are takeaways from the Week 8 loss.
Derrick Henry vs. Nick Chubb
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) pursues during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Chubb had 15 carries for 52 yards (3.3 avg) and no touchdowns on the afternoon. Henry had his streak of 100-yard games snapped, rushing 11 times for 73 yards (6.6 avg) and a touchdown.
Mark Andrews
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Sunday was National Tight End’s Day, and Mark Andrews got involved, catching five passes for 36 yards and a score. Isaiah Likely pitched in as well, logging four catches for 47 yards.
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Cedric Tillman
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) catches the game-winning touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Browns traded Amari Cooper to the Bills and then had their most explosive passing game in weeks. Cedric Tillman led all receivers with seven catches for 99 yards (14.1 avg) and two scores.
Zay Flowers
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Flowers kept his streak of 100-yard games, logging seven catches for 115 yards (16.4 avg) and no touchdowns.
Ravens third down struggles
Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Baltimore was 2-10 on third downs and 0-2 on fourth downs, capping off a disastrous afternoon offensively.