2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Chiefs explode, Broncos remember a hero
By Randy Gurzi
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10. Baltimore Ravens
When it rains, it pours. And right now for the Baltimore Ravens, it feels as though it’s pouring.
They had a narrow win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 which seemed to put them in control of the AFC North. But then in Week 13, they went on to play the Pittsburgh Steelers and lost a close one. Even worse, they had gone for two late in the game trying to get the win, which allowed the Steelers to secure their own victory.
Even after that gaffe, they could have put one of their opponents away for good as they went for the sweep of the Browns in Week 14. Cleveland had other plans though.
The Browns were focused in this one and jumped out to a 17-0 lead. One reason they were so dominant included an early injury for Lamar Jackson, who suffered an ankle injury when Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah hit him while throwing a pass.
Tyler Huntley came in and while he and the offense struggled for much of the game, they made it a two-point game with less than a minute and a half to play — then got the ball back on an onside kick. However, Huntley was sacked by Jadeveon Clowney and threw it short of the sticks on fourth.
If Jackson is out for an extended amount of time, this team could be in danger. Especially with their division lead now being so narrow.