Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens: 5 Things to Watch

Will the Browns offensive line hold up against the Ravens pass rushers after a disappointing performance against the Steelers?

The Browns offensive line was one of the more upgraded positions, as they brought Kevin Zeitler at offensive guard from the Bengals and J.C Tretter at center from the Packers. With Joe Thomas at left tackle and Joel Bitonio at left guard, their only major weakness on the offensive line is at right tackle with Shon Coleman. But this group still let up seven sacks to rookie T.J. Watt, Anthony Chickillo, Cameron Heyward, and Javon Hargrave.

The Browns offensive line has to pass block better against a Ravens defense that had five sacks against the Bengals. Terrell Suggs playing against Joe Thomas will be a matchup to watch, as Suggs had two sacks but Thomas, according to Pro Football Focus, was the highest rated offensive tackle in week 1.

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With Za’Darius Smith out for week 2 with a knee injury, the Ravens need more guys to contribute at outside linebacker as Za’Darius Smith was the other outside linebacker with a sack.

I think Matt Judon will be next in line to start next to Suggs as he has had experience over rookies Tim Williams (is questionable due to illness) and Tyus Bowser, who will see more snaps in week 2. More production other than Suggs is needed against a better offensive line like the Browns in week two as opposed to the Bengals in week 1. The Ravens have to get to Kizer if they want to win on defense.