Jameis Winston leads Browns to come-from-behind victory over Ravens in thrilling AFC North game

The Cleveland Browns are back in the win column, pulling off a thrilling upset against their AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, on Sunday.

Jameis Winston, making his first start since replacing the injured Deshaun Watson, threw for 334 yards and three passing touchdowns to help his team defeat the Ravens 29-24. It took the final play to decide the winner. This one.

Winston scored a 38-yard touchdown to Cedric Tillman, putting Cleveland back in the lead after going back and forth between division foes throughout the game.

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Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense had just 59 seconds left and needed a touchdown to continue their winning streak. Jackson used all the magic he could to get the ball to Cleveland's 24-yard line and spike it to stop the clock with 35 seconds left.

He attempted multiple passes into the end zone, including a heave on fourth-and-10 at the end of the game, but the Ravens were unable to produce the game-clinching score.

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The Browns faithful were elated as they jumped to 2-6 on the year, but the Ravens fell to 5-3.

Always a gunslinger under center, Winston made the Browns' struggling offense work, and Tillman ended up being his favorite target, gaining 99 yards on seven catches. .

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs away from Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Elijah Moore also had eight catches for 85 yards, and David Njoku had five catches for 61 yards and a touchdown.

Meanwhile, Jackson completed 23-of-38 for 289 yards and two touchdown passes, with Nelson Asholor and Mark Andrews completing six. Zai Flowers added 115 yards on seven receptions.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Ravens game if Derrick Henry didn't find the end zone, gaining 73 yards on just 11 carries.

Browns quarterback Jameis Winston hands running back Donta Foreman during the second half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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But in the end, the Ravens (who have been one of the best teams in the NFL in recent weeks and were the favorites to win this contest) couldn't get the job done on the road, and Jackson ended up slamming his helmet into the turf. It became. .

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