Our trusted projections expect this game to see the 5th-highest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 130.5 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The Browns have called the 3rd-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, totaling a colossal 62.0 plays per game.
The Cleveland Browns offensive line ranks as the 4th-best in the NFL since the start of last season in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all passing offense metrics across the board.
Opposing teams have passed for the 6th-most yards in the NFL (243.0 per game) versus the Ravens defense since the start of last season.
Cons
The predictive model expects the Browns to be the 9th-least pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 55.5% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The leading projections forecast Deshaun Watson to attempt 33.2 passes this week, on average: the 9th-fewest of all QBs.
The Baltimore Ravens pass defense has exhibited good efficiency this year, conceding 5.99 yards-per-target: the 4th-fewest in the NFL.
When it comes to safeties in pass coverage, Baltimore’s group of safeties has been fantastic since the start of last season, profiling as the 3rd-best in the league.