Tyler Huntley just slung a perfect 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Josh Cuevas, giving the Ravens an early 7-0 lead over the Browns right out of the gate. That’s how you kick off a game, scoring big and putting the pressure on immediately.
Fourth Down Magic and a Rookie’s Big Moment
The Ravens’ opening drive was a masterclass in efficiency, eating up 6:49 off the clock on an 11-play, 66-yard march downfield. And what a way to cap it off! Huntley connected with Cuevas, who was somehow wide open in the back of the end zone, for a crucial 2-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal. It was a gutsy call, and it paid off big time, marking the first touchdown of the rookie tight end’s career. Huntley looked sharp, going 4-of-4 for 27 yards on that opening possession, throwing the score, and Derrick Henry was already making his presence felt with five carries for 30 yards. That’s a serious start for the Ravens offense.
Browns Already Battling Adversity
It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for the Browns though, even early on. Their defense took a hit midway through that opening drive when safety Grant Delpit went down. He’s currently being evaluated for a concussion, which is never what you want to see, especially so early in a crucial game. Losing a key player like that can absolutely derail a defense and put them in a tough spot to respond to an opponent’s hot start.
The Ravens are up 7-0, the momentum is swinging their way, and the Browns are already dealing with an injury scare. This game is just getting started, but that early lead feels huge. The Browns need to find an answer fast if they want to get back in this one.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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