CLE
Cleveland Browns
72.1PFM Team Score#31 NFL
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: PFM Team Comparison
The Baltimore Ravens hold a major overall advantage over the Cleveland Browns in the current PFM ratings. Baltimore separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeBAL
Baltimore Ravens
82.3PFM Team Score#11 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher
Quarterback is the clearest separator. Lamar Jackson gives Baltimore more certainty than the Cleveland Browns have at the position. The Cleveland Browns are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Baltimore also brings the more dependable offense. Baltimore adds the clearer long-term football direction. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Baltimore's major overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Cleveland vs. Baltimore Across the Core Pillars
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CLECleveland Browns
BALBaltimore Ravens
CLEVELAND’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is Cleveland’s Only Close Fight
Todd Monken gives Cleveland one place to push back. Cleveland sits only 0.5 points behind Baltimore in Coaching Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Baltimore still has Lamar Jackson at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Browns cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CLE72.1
Cleveland Browns 72.1BAL82.3
Baltimore Ravens 82.3Overall NFL Rank
CLE#31
Cleveland Browns #31BAL#11
Baltimore Ravens #11QB Stability
CLE67.5
Cleveland Browns 67.5BAL85.7
Baltimore Ravens 85.7Roster Strength
CLE75.8
Cleveland Browns 75.8BAL80.7
Baltimore Ravens 80.7Coaching Direction
CLE73.0
Cleveland Browns 73.0BAL73.5
Baltimore Ravens 73.5Recent Performance
CLE72.2
Cleveland Browns 72.2BAL79.6
Baltimore Ravens 79.6Offense
CLE71.3
Cleveland Browns 71.3BAL87.2
Baltimore Ravens 87.2Defense
CLE82.0
Cleveland Browns 82.0BAL81.4
Baltimore Ravens 81.4Franchise Direction
CLE69.5
Cleveland Browns 69.5BAL78.8
Baltimore Ravens 78.8Explosiveness
CLE66.2
Cleveland Browns 66.2BAL90.1
Baltimore Ravens 90.1Conference Rank
CLE#15
Cleveland Browns #15BAL#5
Baltimore Ravens #5Division Rank
CLE#4
Cleveland Browns #4BAL#1
Baltimore Ravens #1Outlook
CLEPlayoff Long ShotBALPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Baltimore RavensSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Cleveland Browns
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals
Strongest opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 77.1
View Cleveland Browns Road AheadBaltimore Ravens
Remaining schedule rank: #25
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 77.1
View Baltimore Ravens Road AheadBaltimore has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 25. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Baltimore still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 29, 2026. Schedule data updated September 28, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.
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