Ravens’ offensive woes lead to upset in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND — The Ravens faced a tough road test against the Cleveland Browns and came up short, falling 29-24 to their division rivals. This loss drops them to 5-3 on the season, and it was a game marked by missed opportunities and defensive lapses.

One pivotal moment came late when Kyle Hamilton couldn’t hold onto an interception that could have sealed the win for the Ravens. Instead, Browns quarterback Jameis Winston capitalized on the chance, finishing with 334 yards and three touchdowns, injecting life into an offense that had been struggling to put up points.

The Ravens’ defense, which had been a fortress, surprisingly allowed the Browns to rack up 400 total yards, breaking their streak as a team that hadn’t let any opponent exceed 20 points all season. The Ravens did have a chance to snatch victory in the dying moments, but two passes intended for Zay Flowers in the end zone fell incomplete.

Their inability to convert on third down was stark, going just 2-10 despite being the league’s best in that category before this game. Credit where it’s due, the Browns’ defense made life difficult for Lamar Jackson with relentless pressure, netting three sacks and forcing hurried throws.

Winston, starting his first game in nearly two years, put on a performance for the ages. While he had some luck on his side, with the Ravens dropping several potential interceptions, he seized the moment.

Following Hamilton’s missed interception, Winston connected on what would be the game-winning touchdown, marking only the Browns’ second win of the season. Handling a Ravens secondary weakened by the absence of Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins, Winston found the support he needed from his offensive line, as they kept the Ravens’ pass rush at bay, allowing just two sacks.

Offensively, the Ravens put up their lowest yardage since their Week 2 loss to the Raiders. Their ground game, typically a strong suit, faltered, amassing the fewest rushing yards and attempts this season—Derrick Henry managed only 11 carries for 73 yards, with a good chunk from one explosive 39-yard run.

Pass-catchers didn’t fare much better, as crucial drops stymied drives: Rashod Bateman, for instance, lost track of a deep pass, resulting in a missed opportunity to change the game’s dynamic. Even usually reliable kicker Justin Tucker struggled, missing another 50-yard field goal, compounding his uncharacteristically shaky performance this season.

Looking ahead, the Ravens are keen to regroup as they return home to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. Just days later, they’ll take on another division foe, the Cincinnati Bengals, in a “Thursday Night Football” showdown that promises to be pivotal in the tightly contested AFC North race.

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