Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer attempt to make sense of the Ravens’ stunning 33-31 loss to the Browns. They also preview Baltimore’s upcoming Thursday night game against Cincinnati.
In his first full season with the Orioles, Henderson solidified his stardom by becoming Baltimore’s first AL Rookie of the Year since 1989. He is the first Orioles hitter to win since Cal Ripken Jr. in 1982.
Four of Washington’s last five losses have come by one score, including two close defeats against NFC East-leading Philadelphia and a baffling setback against the last-place New York Giants.
For one of the first times this season, the Ravens were outmuscled by their AFC North rivals. That gap in physicality, as well as injuries they suffered against the Browns, raises significant concerns about their hopes in the playoffs.
The Ravens squandered a lead, lost two important starters to injury and showed they have many more questions to answer before they should truly be considered among the league's best teams.
The Ravens, who have received 14 fines after video review, are among the teams frustrated by an NFL system that issues penalties nearly a week after games end.