Browns 29, Ravens 24 | Final result, statistics and game review

The Browns defense is strong when it matters most

The defense allowed three touchdowns in four red zone trips for the Ravens, but held firm with the game on the line.

After putting the Browns on top with less than a minute left, the Ravens' offense quickly advanced to the Cleveland 24-yard line.

The Browns' pass rush put pressure on Jackson, but the elusive quarterback was able to get the ball out on each of the next three plays. However, the Cleveland secondary covered the Ravens' pass catchers well and all three attempts failed.

The Browns' defensive strengths were evident throughout the game.

After a strong start to their first drive, the Ravens went all-out on fourth-and-1 at the Browns' 7-yard line. DT Maurice Hurst II wrapped up RB Derrick Henry behind the line of scrimmage and LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah made sure he stayed down as the Browns forced a turnover on downs.

On the following drive, the Browns defense allowed Henry a 39-yard gain, bringing the Ravens to the Cleveland 20-yard line. But two plays later, DE Ogbo Okoronkwo and DE Za'Darius Smith caught Jackson in a collapsed pocket and Okoronkwo brought Jackson down for a sack and the Ravens settled for a field goal.

The Ravens offense began to tighten up at the end of the second half. After S Kyle Hamilton forced a Winston fumble, the Ravens wasted no time finding the end zone before halftime as Jackson hit WR Nelson Agholar for an 11-yard touchdown to take a four-point lead into the second half went.

The Ravens continued to score in the second half after Jackson led a six-play, 62-yard drive capped by a 7-yard touchdown from TE Mark Andrews.

Early in the fourth quarter, the Ravens were back on track, but the Browns' defense prevented them from putting any points on the scoreboard. DT Shelby Harris tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage on second down and S Juan Thornhill pressured Jackson to force an errant pass on third down. K Justin Tucker failed to make a 50-yard field goal and the Browns maintained their three-point lead.

Jackson finished the game with 263 yards and two passing touchdowns and was sacked three times. Henry was limited to 73 rushing yards and one touchdown.