When the Cleveland Browns march into M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday (1:00 PM ET) to face the Baltimore Ravens, Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season will deliver an early AFC North showdown brimming with divisional pride—and playoff implications. Both teams enter this clash hungry to assert themselves in what promises to be another brutal race for the crown of the league’s toughest division. For Cleveland, this game isn’t just about avenging last year’s sweep at the hands of the Ravens; it’s a chance to prove their offseason moves have closed the gap against a Baltimore squad that’s become the division’s gold standard. Meanwhile, the Ravens will look to flex their muscle early, knowing a 2-0 start could send an ominous message to the rest of the AFC.

The chess match between Cleveland’s physical defense and Baltimore’s dynamic offense will be must-watch theater. Can the Browns’ front seven disrupt the Ravens’ rhythm and force mistakes, or will Baltimore’s precision and playmaking overwhelm a defense that’s been their kryptonite in recent years? With both teams likely eyeing this as a statement game, expect fireworks from the opening kickoff. In a division where every game feels like a playoff preview, this one could set the tone for the entire season.