Cleveland
Browns
8-5
35
FINAL
32
Baltimore
Ravens
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens, finishing the game with a final score of 35-32. The stakes were high as both teams vied for playoff positioning in the tightly contested AFC North. With this victory, the Browns solidify their place in the postseason conversation while the Ravens face a critical moment in their campaign.
Cleveland's offense was led by a standout performance from Dylan Sampson, who rushed for 114 yards, consistently breaking through the Ravens' defense. Taylen Green managed to connect for one touchdown pass, contributing to the team's overall offensive effectiveness. Lamar Jackson of the Ravens showcased his passing prowess as well, throwing for 226 yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game, particularly through Grant Delpit's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in turning the tide. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was a force on the field, recording five total tackles, while Alex Wright added pressure with a sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Delpit's second interception halted a promising Ravens drive, allowing the Browns to maintain their lead and clinch the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 27 | 13 | 226 | 1 | 4 | 49.8 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 1 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 135.4 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 12 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 12 | 114 | 9.5 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 19 | 99 | 5.2 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

