Cleveland
Browns
5-9
17
FINAL
19
Baltimore
Ravens
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 19-17 in a tightly contested Week 16 matchup that had significant playoff implications. With this win, the Ravens solidify their position in the postseason race, while the Browns face a tougher path to the playoffs.
Cleveland's Taylen Green put up a noteworthy performance, passing for 216 yards and throwing two touchdown passes. Meanwhile, Ravens' Derrick Henry led the ground game with 81 rushing yards, providing key contributions to Baltimore's offensive efforts. The standout receiver for the Browns was Mike Washington Jr., who amassed 132 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field.
Defensively, Trenton Simpson was a force for the Ravens, recording four total tackles and two sacks, applying pressure on the Browns' quarterback throughout the game. Nate Wiggins also made a critical impact with two interceptions, including one that shifted the momentum in the second half. The Ravens' defense ultimately held strong in the final minutes, ensuring they could withstand a late push from Cleveland and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 216 | 2 | 3 | 57.5 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 186 | 2 | 1 | 82.9 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 81 | 5.4 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 8 | 51 | 6.4 | 41 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 80 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 18 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Trenton Simpson | SAM | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 4 | 1 | 40 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

