Fansided

Baltimore Ravens 2020 NFL schedule: 5 must-win games

By William Schneiderhan

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 03: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 03: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 5
Next
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 22: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to throw the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 31-15. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 22: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to throw the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 31-15. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

2. Home: Cleveland Browns

For years, the “rivalry” between the Ravens and Cleveland Browns had been very lopsided. The Ravens have won 31 times, with the Browns winning 11.

Although, the Browns have started to win more as of recent. In the last two seasons, the teams have split the season series each year.

This is a sign for what’s to come for this much more legitimate rivalry now. Baker Mayfield vs. Lamar Jackson will be a divisional headline for years.

However, this matchup at home must belong to the Ravens. Last year, the Browns dropped 40 points on the Ravens and handed them a loss in Baltimore. That was the highest point total the Ravens gave up in any game last year. To a non-playoff Browns team.

Now, the Browns did fall very short of the expectations placed on them last season. This year they are still pegged to compete for the division, so this is a huge divisional game that will have ramifications on the division title.

You have to be able to win at home, especially against teams within your division. With a tough schedule and what will be a more competitive division, games like this are a must if you hope to be in the playoffs at season end.

Home/Baltimore Ravens