CLEVELAND — Following a dominating 27-3 victory against the Tennessee Titans, the Browns will look to continue their winning ways on their home turf as they play host to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season.
Game info, how to watch on TV, betting line:
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2023
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio
- TV channel: CBS
- Radio: ESPN 850, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 WNCX
- Betting line: -2.5 Browns
- Over-under point total: 40.5
- Halftime ceremony: Joe Thomas will receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence.
Preview:
It may be early in the season, but the battle for the top spot in the AFC North is already underway. The Browns and Ravens come into Sunday's game tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the top spot in the division, with records of 2-1, respectively.
The Browns' defense will be faced with their biggest opposing quarterback threat yet in former MVP Lamar Jackson. Jackson will threaten the defense with his strong passing arm and elite running ability. He ranks second in the NFL with a 73.3% completion rate. Currently, the Browns' defense has held teams to 111.7 passing yards per game, the lowest in the NFL.
However, Deshaun Watson, who played his strongest game yet in a Browns uniform in Week 3, will be out with a shoulder injury as rookie backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be tested against a Baltimore defense that always puts pressure on the quarterback. Through the first three weeks, the Ravens have 11 sacks and have held opposing QBs to 200 passing yards per game. The Ravens have dealt with multiple defensive injuries this season, which the Browns will need to take advantage of.
As for the Browns, they will look to build off of their offensive rhythm and momentum that they found in Week 3. Despite playing without Nick Chubb, running back Jerome Ford took full advantage of his starting opportunity, recording one rushing and one receiving touchdown. Amari Cooper also tallied a season-high 116 receiving yards and one touchdown in the victory.
