How will the Browns blend the use of the run and the pass?
As the Browns look to build consistency in their offense, they have an opportunity to utilize both the run and the pass game against the Ravens. Baltimore gives up 123.2 rushing yards per game, ranked 20th in the league, and 249.4 passing yards per game, ranked 27th in the league.
The Ravens are also in a three-way tie for last in the league in sacks this season, totaling just 12 sacks through nine games, and have 46 quarterback hits. They have 10 takeaways this season, including five interceptions and five fumble recoveries.
“Whether they’re generating pressure or not, they’re limiting points, they’re creating turnovers, they’re getting key stops when they need it,” offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said. “So, they’re really playing at a high level.”
The Browns rank 26th in the league in average rushing yards with 97.1 rushing yards per game; however, RB Quinshon Judkins has provided a spark to the run game with his 140 carries for 561 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
Cleveland has struggled this season to find consistency in the pass game, as they rank 29th in the league with 168 passing yards per game. However, in Week 10 against the Jets, QB Dillon Gabriel was able to involve WR Jerry Jeudy more in the pass game, finding him for six receptions and one touchdown.
if they can blend the use of the run and pass game, they can move the ball down the field and into scoring position against a Ravens’ defense that gives up an average of 26.1 points per game – ranked 25th in the league.
“They do a great job schematically,” Rees said. “They have a lot of people that can play in different roles. Kyle Hamilton being one of them. He lines up all over the field. They have a veteran group up front that have good rush patterns, good gains and stunts. They use personnel in multiple ways. So, the ‘backs got to be tied into it. Our line’s got to be tied into it. Our tight ends, the pass catchers themselves. It’s always a race between them and the pass rushers to get open. And our whole group needs to understand how critical that is.”