CLEVELAND (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive tenacity and offensive miscues, the Baltimore Ravens mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Cleveland Browns 23-16 on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field.

A crowd of 64,230 watched as the Ravens, stymied for three quarters, erupted for 13 points in the final period to overcome a stubborn Browns defense and secure a victory that evened their record at 5-5. The loss dropped Cleveland to 2-8 on the season.

The contest was a stark contrast to the teams’ Week 2 meeting, a 41-17 Baltimore rout. This time, the Browns’ defense, led by a ferocious pass rush, kept the game within reach until the final minutes.

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson engineered the comeback, finishing the day with 193 yards passing on 14-of-25 attempts and adding 10 yards on four carries. While he was sacked five times, his ability to extend plays proved critical in the final drive that sealed the game.

The Ravens struck first with a 25-yard field goal from Tyler Loop midway through the first quarter, capping a methodical drive that stalled in the red zone. Cleveland answered with a drive of its own, culminating in a 30-yard Andre Szmyt field goal as the first quarter expired, tying the game at 3-3.

The second quarter belonged largely to the Browns, fueled by their defense. After a Szmyt 24-yard field goal gave Cleveland a 6-3 lead, linebacker Devin Bush intercepted a Jackson pass and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six and subsequent extra point gave the Browns a surprising 13-3 advantage.

Baltimore responded immediately, with Jackson connecting with Zay Flowers on a 45-yard deep pass to set up a 1-yard Derrick Henry touchdown run, cutting the deficit to 13-10. Cleveland, however, managed to add another Szmyt field goal from 46 yards as the first half ended, taking a 16-10 lead into the break.

The third quarter was a defensive stalemate, with both offenses struggling to sustain drives. The Ravens’ best opportunity came after a Nate Wiggins interception of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, but the ensuing drive ended with a Carson Schwesinger interception of Jackson in the end zone, preserving Cleveland’s lead.

The momentum shifted decisively in the fourth quarter. Baltimore opened the final frame with a 24-yard Loop field goal, pulling to within 16-13. After forcing a Cleveland punt, the Ravens drove down the field again, settling for another Loop kick, this time from 44 yards, to tie the game at 16-16 with just under five minutes remaining.

The Ravens’ defense forced a critical three-and-out on the next possession, giving Jackson the ball back with 4:32 left on the clock. The game-winning drive was capped by a trick play, with a direct snap to tight end Mark Andrews resulting in a 35-yard touchdown run. The score gave Baltimore its first lead since the first quarter at 23-16 with 2:31 left to play.

Cleveland’s final attempt to tie the game fell short. Sanders, who replaced Dillon Gabriel in the third quarter, could not connect on a series of passes in the red zone in the final minute, turning the ball over on downs to seal the Ravens’ victory.

Sanders finished his relief appearance with 47 yards on 4-of-16 passing and was sacked twice. Gabriel had previously thrown for 68 yards on 7-of-10 attempts. Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was a bright spot for the Browns, grinding out 59 yards on 17 carries.

Defensively, Cleveland was led by linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who recorded a game-high 11 tackles and an interception. Defensive end Myles Garrett was a constant disruptive force, tallying four sacks among his five tackles. For Baltimore, safety Kyle Hamilton had nine tackles and a sack, while the secondary was bolstered by Wiggins’ key interception.

The Ravens now look ahead to a home game against the New York Jets, while the Browns travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday.