The Baltimore Ravens have clinched the AFC North title for the second consecutive year after a decisive 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. This win secures the Ravens the No. 3 seed in the playoffs, where they will face either the Los Angeles Chargers or the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round. Baltimore has been on a four-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 135-43 during this stretch.
Lamar Jackson had a solid performance, completing 16 of 32 passes for 217 yards and 2 touchdowns, alongside 63 rushing yards. Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews contributed significantly as well, each scoring a touchdown. However, the game took a concerning turn when Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers suffered a knee injury in the second quarter.
Defensively, the Ravens shined, with cornerback Nate Wiggins scoring on his first career interception, setting the tone early in the game. The defense recorded 3 quarterback hits, 2 sacks, and held the Browns to just 231 total yards. Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy achieved a career-high 12.5 sacks this season, while Odafe Oweh added to the pressure with another sack.
