Week 2 is shaping up as a massive test for the Baltimore Ravens. Not just any test, but one loaded with history and expectations. This year marks the Ravens’ 30th season in Baltimore, a milestone anniversary that’s heating the atmosphere at M&T Bank Stadium. To add a spicy twist, their opponent is none other than the Cleveland Browns, the franchise from which Baltimore originally blossomed after the controversial 1996 move by Art Modell. Decades-old grudges and recent disappointments make this divisional showdown a battle where pride, past, and playoff hopes collide.
Both teams stumbled out of the gate, losing their season openers, setting the stage for an intense showdown. Ravens fans and analysts alike expect Baltimore to be motivated, even desperate, to avoid another meltdown