The Cleveland Browns were able to come out with a huge win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, taking first place in the AFC North in the process.
Despite the team being down 10-0 at one point, this team didn't quit at all, inching back throughout the game. The Browns were able to hit a game-winning field goal to seal the victory, giving the team its fourth win of the season.
While the game wasn't pretty, the Browns found a way to win, which is all the team can ask for. Cleveland now sits with a record of 4-2 on the season, leading the division this late in the year for the first time in a long time.
The Browns remain one of the bigger surprises of the year in the NFL, giving this team the belief that they can go on a playoff run. Cleveland wasn't expected to do much this season, but the entire group kept the confidence in the locker room.
After the win, the Browns were moved up in a new edition of NFL power rankings from Bleacher Report, going from No. 17 to No. 13. The team likely didn't go up further due to the sloppy performance that it took to win the game.
Baltimore was also playing with a backup quarterback, likely adding to how the team was ranked following the victory. But for a franchise like the Browns, which hasn't seen much success of late, getting a win over its division rival was massive.
Cleveland can now take this to build even more momentum going forward, and the Browns are 2-0 in division play so far. The Browns have won all three games that they have played at Huntington Bank Field this season, showing a strong determination to defend their home turf.
The Browns know that there is still a lot of work to do for them to make the playoffs, but this has been an excellent start to the season. Cleveland has backed this team fully, and the players on the field have given this city something to cheer about again.
Next up for the Browns is a matchup against the Tennessee Titans on the road, before they head out to play the Pittsburgh Steelers again. Cleveland has a favorable schedule remaining this season, and if this group keeps playing in this manner, the playoffs could become a reality.