2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys continue to slide, Packers bounce back
By Randy Gurzi
5. team. 26. . . Previous: 8th. Baltimore Ravens
When looking at the offensive stats for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns, it would seem as though they would have suffered a loss. Lamar Jackson had just 164 yards passing with a single touchdown and four interceptions — three of which occurred in the first half.
However, that wasn’t the case. Instead, the Ravens are celebrating a six-point win as the Browns managed just three points off the turnovers and Lamar hit Mark Andrews on a couple of insane plays that made all the difference in their 16-10 win.
In addition to Andrews hauling in a couple of great catches, the defense made life miserable on the Browns. Their running game, which was the best in the NFL coming into the game, had no room to operate. Nick Chubb finished with 16 yards and Kareem Hunt had just 20.
The wideouts also had no room to operate. Every time the Browns needed a big play — like in the final minutes of the game — there were Baltimore jerseys all around the wideouts. Jarvis Landry did get free for 111 yards on six receptions but when it mattered most, he was blanketed.
Baltimore now plays Pittsburgh in Week 13 before having a rematch with the Browns in Week 14. If they can win each of those games, they will be in excellent shape to take the AFC North.