After a tough opening-day setback against the Cincinnati Bengals, losing 17-16, the Cleveland Browns were hoping to bounce back in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. But instead of putting one in the win column, they walked away with a disappointing and lopsided loss. Meanwhile, it was the Ravens who flipped the script after their own Week 1 disappointment.

The Ravens entered the game with urgency and took a modest 10-3 lead into halftime. In the second half, they shifted into high gear, scoring 31 points and dominating on both sides of the ball. The result: a commanding 41-17 victory at M&T Bank Stadium, their first win of the season.

Here are five key takeaways from the Ravens vs. Browns matchup.

1) Lamar Jackson reminded everyone he’s still a force

Lamar Jackson  didn’t light up the stat sheet with yardage, but his efficiency and red-zone execution were top-tier. He completed 19 of 29 passes for 225 yards and threw four touchdown passes, from distances of 15, 2, 24, and 23 yards. Despite some early misfires and a couple of near-interceptions, Jackson kept his composure and avoided turnovers entirely.

While he didn’t record any rushing yards this time, he extended plays with his mobility and made smart decisions under pressure. His second-half performance was especially clutch, directly contributing to three of Baltimore’s four touchdowns after halftime. He sealed the night with a 23-yard strike to DeAndre Hopkins, a perfect exclamation point to a commanding performance. Once again, Jackson proved he is the heartbeat of the Ravens offense.

2) Ravens’ defense also stepped up

Looks like the Ravens’ dinner meeting paid off. Their defense came out aggressively and set the tone early. Joe Flacco had a tough day, struggling to find open receivers. He threw an interception and lost a fumble. Roquan Smith scooped it up and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown, pure effort and awareness.

He led the team with 15 tackles, his best outing in years. The Ravens’ defense was sharp across the board: two sacks, seven tackles for loss, five passes defensed, and nine hits on Flacco.

3) Dillon Gabriel is NFL ready

Dillon Gabriel made his pro debut late in the fourth quarter with the Browns trailing 41-10. It was mop-up duty, but the rookie didn’t waste the moment. The third-round pick from this year’s draft completed all three of his pass attempts for 19 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown to Dylan Sampson with just under two minutes remaining. Though it came in garbage time, Gabriel showed poise and precision, a promising glimpse of his potential on the big stage.

4) The Ravens finally closed strong, thanks to Hopkins

The Ravens have a history of roaring out to early leads, only to let them slip away late, as seen in their Week 1 collapse against the Bills, where they went from leading 40-25 to losing 41-40. But in Week 2, they flipped the script.

Thanks to DeAndre Hopkins, the Ravens finally showed they can finish strong. The veteran receiver had two catches on two targets for 64 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. It’s the kind of composure and execution Baltimore needs to carry forward, building on leads instead of watching them vanish.

5) Myles Garrett’s led defense did its job (until it collapsed)

Although the final score suggests the Browns’ defense collapsed, that wasn’t the full story. In the first half, they held the Ravens to just 81 total yards and kept Derrick Henry in check with only 23 yards on 11 carries. The unit showed grit and discipline early, but fatigue and field position eventually caught up. Once the Ravens found rhythm in the second half, the game slipped away.

Baltimore will carry momentum into their next matchup against the Detroit Lions on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Browns will host the Green Bay Packers next Sunday, hoping to regroup and bounce back from their 0-2 start