CLEVELAND, Ohio – First place in the AFC North is up for grabs as the Cleveland Browns host the Lamar Jackson-less Baltimore Ravens today – Sunday, Oct. 18 – at Huntington Bank Field.

How to watch Browns vs. Ravens today

• What: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens
• When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. Eastern
• Where: Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland, Ohio
• Channel: FOX
• Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month) and SlingTV

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This NFL matchup will broadcast live on FOX at 1 p.m. Eastern. You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer substantial discounts on your first month.

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The Browns (3-2, 1-0) came up short against the New York Jets, falling 17-12, in the Meadowlands on Oct. 11.

Cleveland suffered plenty of miscues, missing an extra point, a muffed snap after a punt and a crucial offensive series that wasted little time on the clock.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson has thrown for 1,010 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. He also adds 37 carries for 167 yards on the ground. Watson’s 48.3 QBR is ranked 21st.

Watson was sacked eight times against the Jets. He is being sacked on 11.4% of his dropbacks this season.

The Browns’ rookie receiving core continues to find their footing, and Denzel Boston is at the forefront, hauling in 16 receptions for 330 yards and three touchdowns. His 20.6 yards per reception leads the NFL.

Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has a team-high 18 receptions for 157 yards and three touchdowns.

The Browns have two key players in limbo for this pivotal division tilt.

Running back Quinshon Judkins (foot) is listed as questionable. He leads the rushing attack with 73 carries for 221 yards and one touchdown.

Defensive Rookie of the Year Carson Schwesinger (foot) is also listed as questionable. He has a team-high 43 tackles with one sack and one forced fumble.

Cleveland’s defense is allowing 216.6 passing yards, which is 13th in the NFL. They have gone 50 straight games without allowing a 300-yard passer, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. The unit has racked up 16 sacks this season.

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has 24 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception.

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The Ravens (4-1, 1-0) defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 30-23, in overtime on “Sunday Night Football”. Veteran backup quarterback Tyler Huntley nabbed the game-winning 1-yard touchdown run.

Today’s matchup is the first meeting between Browns head coach Todd Monken and his former team.

Jackson (ankle) will miss the division matchup. The two-time MVP has compiled 967 yards with six touchdowns and one interception, while adding 19 carries for 144 yards and one touchdown. His 79.9 QBR is the second-best in the NFL.

In two games this season, Huntley, who shared two brief stints with the Browns, is 32-of-41 for 264 yards and two touchdowns. The Ravens’ backup plan has also scampered for 36 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries. He has been sacked three times.

Huntley has won three straight starts.

Running back Derrick Henry remains a freight train in Baltimore’s offense. He has an NFL-best 113 carries for 476 yards and seven touchdowns. Henry is averaging 4.2 yards per carry.

Receiver Zay Flowers has hauled in 26 receptions for 405 yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 15.6 yards per reception.

Linebacker Roquan Smith has amassed a team-high 42 tackles with one sack, one forced fumble and one interception.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who amassed 17.5 sacks in 2024, is expected to return from a finger injury after missing two straight games.

Baltimore leads the all-time series, 39-15. The Ravens have won three straight meetings, including last year’s “Hurricane” play that helped them score a game-winning touchdown to Mark Andrews and escape with a 23-16 victory.

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Who is announcing Browns vs. Ravens?

Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Daryl Johnson (analyst) will be the announcers while Allison Williams reports from the sideline.

What are the latest odds for Browns vs. Ravens?

Spread: BAL: (-3), CLE: (+3)

Moneyline: BAL: -166, CLE: +140

Point total: 39.5

Odds courtesy of DraftKings