As the final seconds on the clock ticked down and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson threw a deep pass to WR Zay Flowers, all those in attendance at Huntington Bank Field held their breath. As the ball soared over Flowers' head and time expired, fans erupted in cheers as the Browns claimed their second win of the season.
They beat the Ravens 29-24, snapping a five-game losing streak and claiming a win over a division rival.
"I'm just very proud of that football team," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "We knew we were gonna have to outlast them. That's a great team. Knew that. But I'm proud of them because of the work that we put into this thing. And you want to get the results when you put in all the work. So, I'm proud of them."
Here are three big takeaways from Sunday's win.
Cleveland Browns celebrate postgame after a win over the Baltimore Ravens on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Running back Nick Chubb (24) and Tight end David Njoku (85) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Safety Grant Delpit (9) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) and Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II (90) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Safety Grant Delpit (9) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Safety DÕAnthony Bell (37) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire and Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski after a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24
Browns defense with key defensive stops and pressure on QB Lamar Jackson
As the Ravens offense took the field with less than a minute in the game, the Browns defense had one goal – get the stop. Jackson connected on a short pass in the middle on first down before he spiked the ball to stop the clock. Then on second down, Jackson connected with Flowers for 21 yards.
The Ravens continued to march down the field, but the Browns came up when Jackson threw an incomplete pass deep to Flowers with CB Martin Emerson Jr. in coverage, and a last attempt heave into the end zone that fell incomplete.
"It was electrifying," DE Myles Garrett said. "I like being in games where it makes a heart race, makes my heart race, stuff like that. When the competition arises, you got to rise to it, and stuff like that gets me going. I mean, we made the stops we needed to and kept them out of the end zone at the end of the day."
The Browns forced the Ravens into difficult situations, beginning with a turnover on downs on the Ravens opening offensive drive. Baltimore was forced to punt four times over the course of the game, and only converted 2 of 10 third down attempts.
Cleveland also applied pressure to Jackson, recording three sacks and seven quarterback hits. Jackson completed 23 of 38 passing attempts for 289 yards and two touchdowns. He also added eight carries for 46 rushing yards.
Garrett said they saw the ball shift more to Jackson and him scrambling instead of just hanging the ball off to RB Derrick Henry and RB Justice Hill, which was what they wanted to enforce. Henry finished the game with 11 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown, while Hill recorded two carries for five yards.
"It's an easy game plan to tell you what we're going to do, it's hard to execute," Stefanski said. "I thought the guys really – and to go back to last week, what our defense did against a really good offense this week. They're going to make their plays because they've got good players. But I thought Jim (Schwartz) called a great game. Had the game plan that you need to stop that team, and we outlasted them."
Play-by-play action shots from the Cleveland Browns' Week 8 NFL game vs. the Baltimore Ravens
Defense during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Mike Ford Jr. (31) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) and Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offense during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Winston Reid (59) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Long snapper Rex Sunahara (50) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) and Tight end Geoff Swaim (84) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75), Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, and Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) and Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offense during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Juan Thornhill (1) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Tight end David Njoku (85) and Tight end Jordan Akins (88) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) and Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (38) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety D'Anthony Bell (37) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
`Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
`Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
`Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field.
QB Jameis Winston establishes passing game
In his first start with the Browns, QB Jameis Winston found consistency in the pass game and utilized his arm over the course of four quarters. As an offense, they moved the ball downfield –relying on a balance of the run and pass game – but Winston connected with multiple pass catchers for critical plays over the course of the game.
Winston finished the game completing 27 of 41 passing attempts for 334 yards, three touchdowns and a 115.3 rating. He did not throw an interception but fumbled the ball once. He was also sacked twice for a loss of 13 yards.
Sunday marked his 29th career 300-yard passing game, and it was also his first game with at least three touchdown passes since totaling five on Sept. 12, 2021.
"I thought he played well today," Stefanski said. "He got through his reads. Guys got open and he made good decisions. […] He was able to get to his second, third, fourth reads."
Winston spread the ball around, as four pass catchers caught over 50 receiving yards. WR Cedric Tillman led the group with seven receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns, with his longest reception of the day on a 38-yard touchdown catch. WR Elijah Moore added 85 receiving yards on eight receptions, while WR Jerry Jeudy added 79 receiving yards on five catches.
"We had guys with multiple targets, man," Winston said. "Geoff Swaim got him a catch out there today. (David Njoku) just always wins his one-on-one matchups. Elijah Moore showed up and showed out today. Jerry Jeudy is continuing to get open and break plays. And Cedric (Tillman) just found his niche, man. He's found his niche. He's blocking well for us, he's getting open, he's playing physical at the line of scrimmage and he's doing some good things."
The Browns first found the end zone in the third quarter as Winston connected with TE David Njoku for a 23-yard touchdown pass. Njoku – who finished the day with 61 receiving yards on five receptions – won his one-on-one matchup in the end zone to haul in the first touchdown of the day.
The Browns found the end zone again in the third quarter when Winston connected with Tillman on a 22-yard pass for the touchdown – Tillman's first career touchdown. Winston continued to find Tillman, as with less than a minute to go in the game, Winston connected with Tillman for a 38-yard touchdown pass to five the Browns the lead. It would be the final score the game and secure the win for the Browns.
"Ced's a guy, the opportunities weren't there, but knew we had a lot of trust in when those opportunities came," Stefanski said. "Jameis trusted him when that last play – and great call by (offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey) and got behind the defense and made a play."
Dustin Hopkins key field goals
K Dustin Hopkins played a critical role for the Browns in the first half, scoring all six points on two field goal attempts. Hopkins hit a 28-yard field goal in the first quarter to put the Browns on the board, and then hit a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter. Hopkins' two field goals were the Browns only points of the first half and kept the Browns in the game.
Hopkins, who has missed two extra points this season, hit a key extra point in the third quarter following the Browns first touchdown of the day to give the Browns a lead.
Hopkins hit another critical field goal at the 4:55 mark in the fourth quarter from 48 yards. The ball hit the upright but bounced in, and Hopkins made his third field goal of the day. Hopkins went a perfect 3 of 3 in field goal attempts and 2 of 2 in extra points.
"He came through for the football team when we needed him, and that's why we got him," Stefanski said.
