Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Match Player Stats
Ravens vs Browns Player Stats – Week 8, 2024 Full Box Score & Game Recap
Final Score: Cleveland Browns 29, Baltimore Ravens 24 | October 27, 2024 | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | Attendance: 67,431
The AFC North rivalry delivered a stunner in Week 8. The Cleveland Browns (2-6), riding a five-game losing streak and starting a quarterback who hadn’t taken a meaningful snap since 2022, knocked off the red-hot Baltimore Ravens (5-3) and snapped their five-game winning streak.
Below is the complete Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns match player stats from their Week 8 clash at Huntington Bank Field — every passer, runner, receiver, tackler, and game-changing play, broken down with the depth that casual box scores miss.
Key Takeaways at a Glance
- Jameis Winston threw for 334 yards and 3 touchdowns in his first Browns start, becoming the first Cleveland QB to throw for 300+ yards since Joe Flacco in January.
- Lamar Jackson completed 23-of-38 for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns with a 101.8 passer rating, but the Ravens’ offense stalled when it mattered most.
- Derrick Henry made NFL history — his 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter made him the first player in NFL history to score in each of his first eight games with a new team.
- The game turned on a missed interception — Kyle Hamilton dropped a would-be pick, and Winston hit Cedric Tillman for a 38-yard game-winning touchdown on the very next play.
Match Summary & Final Result
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 on October 27, 2024, at Huntington Bank Field. Jameis Winston, making his first start since 2022 after Deshaun Watson’s season-ending Achilles injury, threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns. Lamar Jackson countered with 289 passing yards and two scores, while Derrick Henry rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown. The game came down to the final minute: Winston found Cedric Tillman for a 38-yard touchdown with 59 seconds remaining, and the Ravens’ last-ditch drive fell short at the Cleveland 9-yard line.
Complete Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Match Player Stats
Baltimore Ravens – Passing
| Player | POS | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SK | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 23/38 | 289 | 7.6 | 2 | 0 | 3-26 | 101.8 |
Jackson’s day in context: He started the game a perfect 6-for-6 but finished with a 60.5% completion rate. He added 46 rushing yards on 8 carries, showcasing his dual-threat ability even in defeat.
Baltimore Ravens – Rushing
Team rushing total: 21 carries for 124 yards and 1 touchdown.
Baltimore Ravens – Receiving
| Player | POS | TGT | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 12 | 7 | 115 | 16.4 | 0 | 29 |
| Nelson Agholor | WR | 6 | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 1 | 18 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 14 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 |
| Justice Hill | RB | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Derrick Henry | RB | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
Flowers’ impact: Despite being listed as questionable with an ankle injury and managing only one limited practice all week, Flowers delivered his third 100-yard game of the season. The Ravens are now 2-0 this season when Flowers reaches the century mark.
Baltimore Ravens – Defense & Special Teams
Team defensive totals: 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble (Hamilton’s strip-sack), 0 interceptions.
Cleveland Browns – Passing
Winston’s record day: His 334 passing yards set a franchise record for a quarterback in a Browns debut. He averaged 9.6 air yards per completion, consistently pushing the ball downfield against Baltimore’s defense.
Cleveland Browns – Rushing
| Player | POS | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Chubb | RB | 16 | 52 | 3.3 | 0 | 11 |
| Jameis Winston | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Jerome Ford | RB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
Team rushing total: 23 carries for 80 yards, 0 touchdowns.
Cleveland Browns – Receiving
| Player | POS | TGT | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Moore | WR | 10 | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 0 | 19 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 9 | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 2 | 38 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 7 | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 26 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 1 | 23 |
| Nick Chubb | RB | 3 | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jordan Akins | TE | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
Tillman’s breakout: The second-year receiver exploded for career highs in catches (7), yards (99), and touchdowns (2). His 38-yard game-winner with 59 seconds left was the defining moment of the afternoon.
Cleveland Browns – Defense & Special Teams
| Player | POS | TKL | SOLO | SK | TFL | PD | QBH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | LB | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | S | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | DE | 7 | 5 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za’Darius Smith | DE | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team defensive totals: 3 sacks, 0 turnovers forced.
Kicking & Punting
Hopkins’ day: He connected from 28, 33, and 48 yards — his third game of the season with 3+ field goals made.
| Team | Player | PUNTS | YDS | AVG | NET | IN20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | Jordan Stout | 4 | 188 | 47.0 | 42.5 | 1 |
| CLE | Corey Bojorquez | 2 | 94 | 47.0 | 46.0 | 1 |
Return Stats
| Team | Player | KR | KR YDS | KR TD | PR | PR YDS | PR TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | Chris Collier | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE | Elijah Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
Ball-by-Ball Turning Points & Key Moments
First Quarter – Browns strike first (:37 remaining): Dustin Hopkins drilled a 28-yard field goal to cap an 11-play, 64-yard drive, giving Cleveland a 3-0 lead. The Ravens’ offense, coming off a bye, looked out of sync.
Second Quarter – Ravens answer (11:51): Justin Tucker’s 49-yard field goal tied it at 3-3.
Second Quarter – Browns reclaim lead (3:41): Hopkins connected from 33 yards to make it 6-3 Cleveland.
THE TURNING POINT – Second Quarter (:27): Kyle Hamilton came screaming around the edge for a strip-sack of Jameis Winston, setting Baltimore up at the Cleveland 25-yard line. Two plays later, Lamar Jackson found Nelson Agholor for an 11-yard touchdown, giving the Ravens their first lead at 10-6 going into halftime.
Third Quarter – Browns answer (10:46): Winston hit David Njoku for a 23-yard touchdown — 2 yards after the catch, 1 yard after contact — to put Cleveland back up 13-10.
Third Quarter – Ravens respond (4:42): Jackson found Mark Andrews for a 7-yard touchdown, restoring Baltimore’s lead at 17-13.
Third Quarter – Back and forth (2:01): Winston connected with Cedric Tillman on a 22-yard strike — 15 yards after the catch, 4 yards after contact — making it 20-17 Cleveland.
Fourth Quarter – Hopkins extends lead (4:55): A 48-yard field goal pushed the Browns ahead 23-17.
Fourth Quarter – Henry makes history (2:36): Derrick Henry punched it in from 2 yards out, giving the Ravens a 24-23 lead. It was his ninth rushing touchdown of the season and made him the first player in NFL history to score in each of his first eight games with a new team.
THE GAME-WINNER – Fourth Quarter (:59): On 2nd & 15 from the Baltimore 38, Winston’s pass hit Kyle Hamilton in the stomach. Hamilton bobbled it multiple times — and dropped it. On the very next play, Winston found Cedric Tillman wide open behind Eddie Jackson for a 38-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion failed, making it 29-24.
Final drive – Ravens fall short: Lamar Jackson drove Baltimore to the Cleveland 9-yard line with seconds remaining, but his final pass to the end zone fell incomplete.
Player of the Game & Standout Individual Performances
Jameis Winston (CLE) – 27/41, 334 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 115.3 rating
In his first start since 2022, Winston did what Deshaun Watson couldn’t all season: throw for over 200 yards. He averaged 8.1 yards per attempt, pushed the ball downfield consistently (9.6 air yards per completion), and delivered the game-winning strike under pressure. His 334 yards set a Browns franchise record for a quarterback debut.
Cedric Tillman (CLE) – 7 catches, 99 yards, 2 TD
The second-year receiver had a career day, following up his 8-catch, 81-yard performance in Week 7 with an even bigger outing. His 38-yard game-winner was the defining play of the afternoon.
Zay Flowers (BAL) – 7 catches, 115 yards
Playing through an ankle injury that limited him to one practice all week, Flowers delivered his third 100-yard game of the season. He was Jackson’s most reliable target, averaging 16.4 yards per catch.
Derrick Henry (BAL) – 11 carries, 73 yards, 1 TD
Henry averaged 6.6 yards per carry and made NFL history with his touchdown — the first player ever to score in each of his first eight games with a new team.
Kyle Hamilton (BAL) – 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF, 2 PD
Hamilton was everywhere defensively, delivering a strip-sack that set up Baltimore’s first touchdown. But his dropped interception on the game-winning drive will haunt Ravens fans — a catch would have iced the game.
Advanced Metrics & Efficiency Stats
| Metric | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | Jameis Winston (CLE) |
|---|---|---|
| Passer Rating | 101.8 | 115.3 |
| QBR | 75.4 | 86.5 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Completion % | 60.5% | 65.9% |
| Air Yards Per Completion | — | 9.6 |
| Sacks Taken | 3 | 2 |
Fantasy Football Leaders & Box Score Implications
Top Fantasy Scorers (Standard PPR Scoring)
| Player | Team | Pos | Points (PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jameis Winston | CLE | QB | 26.4 |
| Cedric Tillman | CLE | WR | 21.9 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | WR | 18.5 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | QB | 18.2 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | RB | 13.7 |
| Elijah Moore | CLE | WR | 12.5 |
Waiver wire takeaway: Cedric Tillman is the real story here. Following an 8-catch, 81-yard game in Week 7 with 7 catches, 99 yards, and 2 touchdowns in Week 8, he’s emerged as Winston’s go-to target. If he’s available in your league, add him immediately.
Sell-high candidate: Zay Flowers delivered a monster game, but his ankle injury is a concern. The volume (12 targets) was encouraging, but the Ravens face tougher secondaries down the stretch.
Buy-low opportunity: Derrick Henry’s 11 carries were a season-low. The game script (playing from behind) limited his workload, but he still averaged 6.6 yards per carry and scored. He remains an elite RB1.
Context & Benchmarks: How These Stats Compare
Jameis Winston’s 334 passing yards were:
- The most by a Browns quarterback since Joe Flacco threw for 307 against Houston on January 13
- A Browns franchise record for a quarterback debut
- 142% above Deshaun Watson’s season average of 138 passing yards per game through Week 7
Lamar Jackson’s 289 passing yards were:
- 16% above his season average of 249 yards per game (through Week 7)
- His third-highest total of the season at that point
Derrick Henry’s 73 rushing yards were:
- 28% below his season average of 101.5 yards per game (through Week 7)
- His lowest carry total (11) of the season, due to game script
The combined 788 total yards (Baltimore 387, Cleveland 401) were well above the NFL weekly average of 344.5 total yards per game in 2024.
The Browns entered the game 1-6 and last in the league in quarterback rating with Watson under center. Winston’s performance marked the largest single-game improvement in passing yards for any quarterback change in the 2024 season.
Full Team Stat Comparison Table
What This Result Means Going Forward
AFC North Standings impact: The Ravens (5-3) lost ground in the division race. More importantly, they lost the head-to-head tiebreaker against a division opponent. The Browns (2-6) kept their faint playoff hopes alive while proving they can compete without Deshaun Watson.
Winston’s emergence: The quarterback controversy in Cleveland is real. Watson’s Achilles injury likely ends his season, and Winston’s 334-yard, 3-touchdown performance raises the question: was Watson the problem all along?
Ravens’ defensive concerns: Baltimore’s defense entered the game ranked 23rd in total yardage allowed and 26th in points allowed. Giving up 334 passing yards and 3 touchdowns to a backup quarterback making his first start in two years is a major red flag.
Henry’s historic pace: With 946 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns through 8 games, Henry is on pace for over 2,000 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. His history-making touchdown streak (first player ever to score in each of his first eight games with a new team) adds to his Hall of Fame resume.
What’s next: The Ravens face a must-win stretch to stay atop the AFC North. The Browns, suddenly competitive, have a quarterback who can stretch the field — something they lacked with Watson under center.
FAQ
Who was the leading passer in the Ravens vs Browns game?
Jameis Winston led all passers with 334 yards on 27-of-41 completions, throwing 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions for a 115.3 passer rating. Lamar Jackson finished with 289 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions on 23-of-38 passing.
Which player scored the most fantasy points in this Ravens vs Browns matchup?
Jameis Winston was the top fantasy scorer with 26.4 PPR points, followed by Cedric Tillman with 21.9 points (7 catches, 99 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Zay Flowers with 18.5 points (7 catches, 115 yards).
How many rushing yards did Derrick Henry have against the Browns?
Derrick Henry rushed for 73 yards on 11 carries (6.6 yards per carry) and scored 1 touchdown. His 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter made him the first player in NFL history to score in each of his first eight games with a new team.
Were there any defensive touchdowns in the Ravens vs Browns game?
No, there were no defensive touchdowns in this game. The only turnovers were a Kyle Hamilton forced fumble (recovered by the Ravens) and a Browns fumble. Neither resulted in a defensive score.
What was the final score and total yardage for both teams?
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens 29-24. The Ravens totaled 387 yards of offense (263 passing, 124 rushing), while the Browns totaled 401 yards (321 passing, 80 rushing).
Where can I find the official NFL box score for this game?
The official box score is available on NFL.com, ESPN.com (box score ID: 401671852), and Pro-Football-Reference.com. All statistics in this article were cross-referenced with official NFL game books and these sources.
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