Breaking news The new Cleveland Browns offense wasn’t always pretty, but it was enough to beat the Ravens.

The new Cleveland Browns offense wasn’t always pretty, but it was enough to beat the Ravens.

 

The Cleveland Browns appeared to be significantly improved as they faced the Baltimore Ravens for a variety of reasons, including a quarterback change. It wasn’t a very amazing performance, but it didn’t have to be. The offense only needed to be somewhat better than the Ravens. Jameis Winston was not a revelation. He was terrible at times, but the contrast with how the Browns had previously played made him appear miraculous. The Browns ran the ball more effectively, and their receivers made some big plays. They only needed three quarters to reach conquer Mt. 20, surpassing 20 points for the first time this season. Despite missed opportunities, they finished the game with 29. They needed everyone to win the game.

There were some good throws on time that helped the offense look good. Since the beginning of the season, the team has struggled to showcase its offense. Unfortunately, there were also misfires and numerous turnoverworthy plays including a lost fumble and a pass on the last drive that frankly should’ve cost the Browns the game. That’s life with Jameis.

 

Winston can allow the Browns to operate their offense and be competitive in games. Given the circumstances, that is sufficient for the time being. He can produce similar results as Joe Flacco did for the Browns last season. It may look different, but functionally they are very similar. Stating the obvious, it emphasizes the point the Browns can compete and win games, but they do need to find a real answer at the position.

Jim Donovan, “The Voice of the Cleveland Browns,” passed away at the age of 68 after battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia on Saturday, the team announced. The team held a moment of silence in honor of Donovan prior to kickoff.

In terms of the game itself, Cleveland had some changes on offense. Left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. was inactive, paving the way for Dawand Jones to make his first career start at left tackle. Wyatt Teller also returned at right guard. At quarterback, Jameis Winston made his first start for Cleveland on Sunday following the season-ending injury of Deshaun Watson injury last week. Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey called plays for the offense on Sunday, marking the first time head coach Kevin Stefanski has not held those dutie.

Cleveland won the toss and deferred. Baltimore started the game with the ball at its own 23-yard line. Lamar Jackson opened the game with a nine-yard pass to tight end Charlie Kolar. After a few short runs, Jackson completed a 28-yard pass over the middle to Rashod Bateman. Jackson also found a wide-open Mark Andrews for an 11-yard completion on the drive that set them up in the red zone. Jackson was nearly intercepted by Grant Delpit in the end zone, but it was dropped. On third down and five at the 11-yard line, Jackson completed a four-yard pass to Andrews just short. Baltimore went for it on fourth down and two, and Cleveland stopped Derrick Henry. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah made the stop.

Nick Chubb took a carry for three yards to open the drive for Cleveland. Winston then dropped back and found David Njoku over the middle of the field for a gain of 20 yards. Chubb rushed for six yards on second down, creating a third down and four. Elijah Moore caught a six-yard pass for the first down. Jerry Jeudy then caught a 19-yard pass on second down to move the ball to Baltimore’s 30-yard line. Wyatt Teller was called for holding on the next play. Cleveland gained a lot of those yards back on the next snap with a Moore catch worth q6 yards. On third down and five at the 25-yard line, Cedric Tillman caught a 12-yard pass for a first down. On third down and seven with 1:39 left in the quarter, Cleveland tried to set up a screen pass to Tillman, but the Ravens were all over it. The 28-yard field goal was good by Dustin Hopkins.