Baltimore Ravens Looks To Keep Momentum Building Against Cleveland

For a second time in a matter of days, the Baltimore Ravens will be playing in front of their home crowd at M&T Bank Stadium.

The reasoning: A Thursday night kickoff against the Cleveland Browns -- Baltimore's second-straight AFC North opponent. 

The turnaround might be quick but the Ravens (4-4) are rearing to go. Especially after their 21-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.

Offense, defense and special teams highlighted Baltimore's Week 9 victory. That will continue.

The Browns (0-9), who are looking for their first win of the season, have struggled defensively, giving up more than 31 points the past three weeks. On top of that, they rank 31st in total yards allowed (421.7 per game) and rushing yards allowed (146.4 per game). 

Joe Flacco and Co. shouldn't have any issues if the Ravens play to their potential. Mike Wallace has been a major contributor, as of late, and has positioned himself as a true deep threat. The resurgence of Steve Smith Sr. adds another offensive weapon.

The rushing attack was non-existent for a second-straight week but Baltimore hopes for a breakout game against the Browns.

Cody Kessler, a rookie out of the University of Southern California, will get the start for Cleveland. If the Ravens play with the hard-nosed mentality they did against Pittsburgh, it could be a long game.

Though, the Browns should never be counted out. They're a team that has as much fire.

Source WBAL