Forty-nine penalties in five games. Cleveland are the least disciplined team in the NFL, and our Ravens vs Browns prediction has them hosting the league’s second-best passing offence.
The Baltimore Ravens are 4-1 and rate 116.8 through the air, behind only San Francisco. The Cleveland Browns are 3-2 but have conceded 19 sacks, more than any team in the NFL.
Ravens vs Browns: our editor’s props
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Ravens vs Browns: 2026 form so far
Discipline against efficiency. Every attacking figure in the table is shown against the defence it meets on Sunday.
Ravens attack against the Browns defence
| Per game | Ravens offence | Browns allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 229.8 | 216.6 |
| Rushing yards | 164.4 | 117.4 |
| Yards per carry | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| Passer rating | 116.8 | 89.7 |
| Touchdowns | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Third-down conversion | 38.5% | 39.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.2 | 3.2 |
Browns attack against the Ravens defence
| Per game | Browns offence | Ravens allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 179.4 | 223.6 |
| Rushing yards | 94.2 | 102.0 |
| Yards per carry | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Passer rating | 94.1 | 88.1 |
| Touchdowns | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Third-down conversion | 30.6% | 41.5% |
| Red-zone conversion | 45.5% | 58.8% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.8 | 2.0 |
Figures are season to date, across 5 games.
Forty-nine penalties and 19 sacks conceded are both league highs, and both belong to the home team.
Ravens vs Browns quarterback matchup
Baltimore rate 116.8 through the air, second only to San Francisco. Cleveland have been sacked more than anyone, which shapes everything else.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | Lamar Jackson | 15/20, 186 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 136.7 rtg | 68/96, 967 yds, 6 TD, 1 INT, 119.6 rtg (4 games) |
| Browns | Deshaun Watson | 16/30, 144 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 88.8 rtg | 80/115, 855 yds, 6 TD, 2 INT, 101.2 rtg (4 games) |
Ravens vs Browns injury report and team news
Cleveland have taken 49 penalties, the most of any team in the NFL, and conceded 19 sacks.
Derrick Henry has 476 rushing yards and Baltimore average 5.07 a carry as a team.
Baltimore’s quarterback picture will be settled by Friday’s designations.
Forty-nine penalties, 19 sacks
Both figures are league highs in five games. Cleveland are 3-2 in spite of that rather than because anything is working.
Baltimore are the wrong opponent for it: 116.8 through the air, 5.07 a carry, and 73.7% of red-zone trips converted.
Cleveland’s red-zone defence is the counterweight and it is real, allowing 42.9%, second-best in football. Keep Baltimore kicking and 93 points might be enough.
Players to watch
- Derrick Henry (BAL, RB): 476 rushing yards at 5.07 a carry as a team.
- Zay Flowers (BAL, WR): 405 receiving yards in a passing game rating 116.8.
- Denzel Boston (CLE, WR): 330 receiving yards, the most by any Cleveland receiver.
- Quinshon Judkins (CLE, RB): Leads a ground game averaging 3.74 a carry.
How to watch Ravens vs Browns
Kickoff is 6pm BST on Sunday 18 October at Huntington Bank Field, which is 1:00 PM ET. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show selected games free-to-air each Sunday, and those are not affected by the blackout. Check their listings for this week’s picks. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Ravens vs Browns |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6pm BST Sun 18 Oct / 1:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 6, 2026 NFL season |
Ravens vs Browns prediction and score projection
Our Ravens vs Browns prediction is Baltimore by 27-16. Forty-nine penalties and 19 sacks conceded is not a profile that beats this team.
The projected margin and the live market price both update through the week.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Seahawks @ Broncos | Seahawks 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:30 PM | Texans @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Ravens @ Browns | Ravens 27-16 | You are here |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Panthers @ Eagles | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Bears @ Falcons | Bears 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Saints @ Giants | Giants 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Jets @ Patriots | Patriots 24-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Steelers @ Buccaneers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Titans @ Colts | Colts 23-13 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Cardinals @ Rams | Rams 30-20 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Bills @ Raiders | Bills 30-27 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Chargers @ Chiefs | Chiefs 31-13 | Read |
| Mon 1:20 AM | Cowboys @ Packers | Packers 27-24 | Read |
| Tue 1:15 AM | Commanders @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Ravens vs Browns FAQ
6pm BST on Sunday 18 October at Huntington Bank Field, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Cleveland, with 49 in five games.
A 116.8 team rating, second in the NFL behind San Francisco.
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