The Baltimore Ravens try to keep pace with the surging Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, while the Cleveland Browns try to avoid falling into the North basement this weekend when the two division rivals clash in Cleveland.
The Ravens almost blew a 17-point lead versus the Arizona CardinalsSteve McNair started the game for Baltimore, but his injured groin flared up in the fourth quarter, leaving backup QB Kyle Boller to march the Ravens downfield for the game-winning score.McNair finished with 198 yards on 20-of-27 passing with a touchdown, while Boller looked sharp in relief again while completing 8-of-10 passes for 83 yards. Willis McGahee racked up 98 rushing yards on 21 carries and Derrick Mason led all receivers with eight receptions for 79 yards with a touchdown. McNair is listed as probable this week due to the same groin injury, while Pro Bowl tackle Jonathan Ogden will likely sit again after being listed questionable with a lingering toe injury.
The Browns' powerhouse offense from two weeks ago dried up last week against the Raiders, as they lost 26-24 as a 3-point underdog. Derek Anderson completed 18-of-37 passes for 248 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, while also running in for a touchdown. Jamal Lewis had a rough day, rushing for only 56 yards on 15 carries. Tight end Kellen Winslow hauled in six passes for 88 yards, while Braylon Edwards caught four balls for 83 yards and touchdown. The Browns may have to run their offense without Winslow this weekend. Winslow is listed as questionable due to a partially separated shoulder that has limited him in practice this week.
The Ravens won both games against Cleveland last season, 27-17 as a 12-point home favorite and 15-14 as a 3-point road favorite. In their first meeting this season the Ravens are a 4-point favorite.
NFL betting lines at WagerWeb Onlines Sportsbook last week, but squeaked out a 26-23 win after Matt Stover connected on a field goal as time expired. The Ravens were a 7-point favorite in the game.
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