The AFC North still runs through Baltimore.
With a 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns Saturday night at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens have won the division for the second straight season and will host a Wild-Card game next week as the AFC's No. 3 seed.
The Ravens led throughout and kept the depleted Browns (3-14) at bay to win the division for the eighth time in team history.
Here's how it happened:
Turning Point
Rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins capped his first regular season with a bang.
Chasing his first career interception, Wiggins jumped a pass from Bailey Zappe and took it 26 yards down the sideline for a pick-six.
Wiggins, who has dropped some potential interceptions this season, sent the M&T Bank Stadium crowd into a roar as the Ravens took a 7-0 lead and never looked back.
Top Play
The Lamar Jackson-Mark Andrews connection is as hot as ever.
Leading by 14 and facing second-and-long, Jackson rolled to his right and delivered a 30-yard pass to Andrews, who made a spectacular catch while sliding to the grass.
The play set up a 7-yard touchdown to Rashod Bateman, giving the Ravens a 21-3 lead in the third quarter.
Jackson's absurd 15-yard run where he broke multiple tackles and was dragged by Daniel Faalele for some extra yards was another standout.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Ravens: (8:32) Nate Wiggins 26-yard interception return | 7-0, Ravens |
| 2nd Quarter | Ravens: (11:03) Mark Andrews 12-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 14-0, Ravens |
| Browns: (6:33) Dustin Hopkins 23-yard field goal | 14-3, Ravens | |
| 3rd Quarter | Ravens: (10:42) Rashod Bateman 7-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 21-3, Ravens |
| 4th Quarter | Browns: (11:33) Jordan Akins 16-yard pass from Bailey Zappe | 21-10, Ravens |
| Ravens: (6:44) Derrick Henry 2-yard run | 28-10, Ravens | |
| Ravens: (3:04) Derrick Henry 43-yard run | 35-10, Ravens |
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Ravens | Browns | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Lamar Jackson (16-of-32, 217 yards, 2 TDs) | Bailey Zappe (16-of-31, 170 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs) |
| Receiving Leader | Rashod Bateman (5 catches, 76 yards, 1 TD) | Jerry Jeudy (6 catches, 63 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | Derrick Henry (20 carries, 138 yards, 2 TDs) | D'Onta Foreman (10 carries, 27 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Ravens | Browns | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers Forced | 2 | 0 |
Team Stats
| Ravens | Browns | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 31:40 | 27:56 |
| Total Yards | 437 yards | 230 |
| Penalties | 10 for 83 yards | 3 for 20 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 7-for-14 | 4-for-12 |
| 1st Downs | 20 | 13 |
Stock Watch
CB Nate Wiggins
Wiggins has enjoyed a strong rookie season, and he had a marquee moment Saturday with the pick-six. Wiggins also had a third-down pass breakup while covering Pro Bowler Jerry Jeudy.
TE Mark Andrews
No one can keep Andrews out of the end zone. His second-quarter touchdown reception set a career-high of 11 on the season and gave him a score in six consecutive games. Andrews had his best game of the season, making some impressive catches and finishing with 54 yards.
OLB Odafe Oweh
With his third quarter takedown of Zappe, Oweh reached 10 sacks on the season, doubling what he had last year. Pass Rush Coach Chuck Smith gave Kyle Van Noy a "Double-Digit Sack Club" sweatshirt when he reached the mark against the Steelers, and Oweh should have his soon.
RB Derrick Henry
Henry continues to age gracefully. On his 31st birthday, Henry had 130 rushing yards in the second half alone and passed 1,900 rushing yards on the season. Henry also added two touchdowns and became the Ravens' single-season franchise leader in rushing touchdowns.
Up Next
The Ravens return to M&T Bank Stadium as the AFC's No. 3 seed next week for the Wild-Card round, but the opponent and date is still uncertain. If the Steelers beat the Bengals, the Ravens will host the Los Angeles Chargers in HarBowl IV. The Ravens beat the Chargers, 30-23, in L.A. earlier this season.
But if the Steelers lose and the Chargers defeat the Raiders, it will be Ravens-Steelers in the postseason for the first time since the 2014 season. The Ravens and Steelers split their season series with each team winning at home, the most recent game being a 17-point win for the Ravens on Dec. 21.
