Takeaways and observations from first half as Ravens hold a 10-6 lead over the Browns
It was ugly, and it looked like Baltimore was looking ahead. They started slow and finished the first 30 minutes with a 10-6 lead over the battered Cleveland Browns. Both defenses shined, as no team finished with more than 151 yards in the first half.
With the second half set to begin, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the first half.
Rashod Bateman
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 21: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after catching a 49-yard pass from Lamar Jackson #8 for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Bateman had one catch for 28 yards in the first half.
Browns 4th and 1 stop on first drive
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 27: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass in the first quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on October 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson was 6-6 on the first drive, but all anyone will remember is Cleveland getting the fourth down stop.
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Jameis Winston
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball during warm ups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Winston was 10-16 for 110 yards passing in the first half.
Lamar Jackson
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
In the first quarter, Lamar Jackson was 6-of-6 for 65 yards. At the start of the second quarter, Jackson was 0-of-3 and has faced pressure on 80% of dropbacks (4-of-5). Jackson finished 9-14 passing for 95 yards and one touchdown.
Ravens secondary
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) and safety Eddie Jackson (39) tackle Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Even with three key starters or contributors out, Baltimore held Cleveland to 110 passing yards.
Derrick Henry
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Henry is good for one explosive play per game, and started out Balitmore’s second drive with a 39 yard gain. Overall, Henry finished the first half with five carries, for 47 yards (9.4 avg).
Ravens struggles on third down
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Baltimore was 0-4 on third downs in the first half.
