Studs and duds from Ravens 33-31 loss to the Browns in Week 10

The NFL is far from a sprint, and with some weeks feeling like a marathon, the Ravens are set to return to the drawing board.

John Harbaugh’s group looked like the best team in the league through one half, then melted down, as Baltimore was outscored 24-14 in the second by Cleveland, as the Browns pulled off the 33-31 upset as time expired.

The Ravens abandoned the run and their defensive principles en route to a shocking 33-31 loss to the Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Kevin Stefanski’s team (6-3) moved within a game of the Ravens (7-3), who’ll look to rebound ahead of a massive AFC North matchup against the Bengals (5-4) on Thursday night.

With fans perplexed and disappointed after the late fourth-quarter meltdown, here are the studs and duds from Sunday’s loss.

Dud--OC Todd Monken

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Monken spent all week talking about Keaton Mitchell deserving more snaps, only to give the undrafted rookie 3 carries and 4 touches overall.

Mitchell accounted for 64 yards and a touchdown on the day, but his lack of usage down the stretch is criminal.

Stud--Keaton Mitchell

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

The undrafted rookie has 202 total yards and two touchdowns on his last 11 touches of the football.

Mitchell had 2 carries for 34 yards and a score, and 1 catch for 32 yards.

Stud--Jadeveon Clowney

Stud--Roquan Smith

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Roquan Smith #0 after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

Ray Lewis had 14 solo tackles in a game three times during his career, and on Sunday, Roquan Smith may have shattered that more, with a reported 14 solo tackles, and 21 tackles overall on the day.

Stud-Zay Flowers

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4 runs after the catch during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The young rookie has been the most consistent wide receiver on the team, and he logged 5 catches for 73 yards (14.6 AVG).

Stud--Kyle Hamilton

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) returns a interception for a first quarter touchdown against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Hamilton logged 8 tackles, 2 passes defended and a beautiful pick six of Deshaun Watson early in the first quarter.

Dud--Ravens 4th quarter defense

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) does knuckle push ups after scoring a second half touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens allowed 373 yards and 16 points in the fourth quarter, and were outphysicaled during a 17-play touchdown drive that lasted more than 10 minutes. Cleveland ran for 178 yards, and operated as the tougher team down the stretch.