BROWNS +4.5 (-115) "POD"
Today’s AFC North clash at Huntington Bank Field features a classic divisional setup where the underdog Browns possess several situational advantages that make them a strong play at +4.5. While the Baltimore Ravens enter with the superior record, Cleveland has transformed into a difficult out in December, largely due to the emergence of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. After a record-setting debut month, Sanders has brought a level of vertical explosiveness and poise that was missing earlier in the season. He enters this game with his full complement of weapons, including rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who was recently cleared from the injury report and looks to build on his franchise-record rookie reception total.
The handicap for Cleveland centers on their ability to create a "house of horrors" environment for visiting AFC North opponents. The weather forecast for kickoff calls for brisk winds and a high chance of rain, conditions that historically favor the Browns' aggressive defensive front led by Myles Garrett. Cleveland’s defense remains a top-tier unit at home, and they are specifically built to contain the mobile threats that Baltimore presents. Offensively, the Browns have found a successful balance between Sanders’ passing and a reinvigorated ground game. With Baltimore navigating their own set of defensive injuries in the secondary, the Browns have the tools to keep this game within a single score and potentially win it outright in the final minutes.
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