The Baltimore Ravens (2-1) will face off against the Cleveland Browns (0-3) at M & T Bank Stadium for another exciting week of "Thursday Night Football." The game will clearly favor the talent heavy Ravens over the underdog and winless Browns.

If predictions turn out to be on point, Cleveland will not likely put up many points in the game. In their two games versus Baltimore last year, they only averaged a measly 12 points each contest.

To stand a fighting chance against the Ravens, QB Brandon Weedon must utilize the running game of fellow rookie Trent Richardson and hit his passing targets out of the pocket to overcome the Ravens' ailing but still powerful secondary.

Cleveland only totaled 240 yards in a 24-14 loss in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills. Although Richardson is still growing into his role as Cleveland's top rusher, Weeden can't be expected to carry the team this early in his career.

The Browns' defense appeared shaky in their two previous matchups against Baltimore in the 2011-2012 season giving up an average of 22 points. However, they have made slight improvements, as they currently rank sixth in the NFL in sacks (9) and fifth in interceptions (5).

The situation will not be an easy one for the Browns' defenders with Joe Flacco at the helm of a no-huddle Ravens' offense. The star quarterback also will have no shortage of on-field weaponry stacked up against Cleveland with the likes of Torrey Smith, Anquan Boldin and Ray Rice lining up.

While the Ravens should be satisfied thus far with their offensive production, restoring their defense to optimal dominance would play a large part in assuring them a playoff birth out of the AFC. If all goes as expected, it will be a very long night for the Cleveland Browns.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns coverage will begin at 8:20 PM ET on Sept. 27.

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