Browns vs Ravens 2026: Head-to-Head NFL Comparison
The Baltimore Ravens have won 12 AFC North division titles compared to the Browns' 8, with the Ravens winning 2 Super Bowls (2000, 2012) while the Browns have never won one. The Ravens consistently rank among the NFL's elite organizations while the Browns have struggled with sustained success since their 1999 relocation.
Cleveland Browns
NFL franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio; AFC North division; modern era began in 1999 after relocation
Fans who value potential over tradition and enjoy supporting an underdog with talented young pieces
Baltimore Ravens
NFL franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland; AFC North division; established 1996; 2x Super Bowl champions
Fans seeking consistent winning, proven organizational excellence, and a franchise with recent playoff/championship pedigree
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe Baltimore Ravens have won 12 AFC North division titles compared to the Browns' 8, with the Ravens winning 2 Super Bowls (2000, 2012) while the Browns have never won one. The Ravens consistently rank among the NFL's elite organizations while the Browns have struggled with sustained success since their 1999 relocation.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedThe Baltimore Ravens are objectively the more successful franchise with 2 Super Bowl titles, more consistent playoff appearances, and superior divisional dominance over the past 25+ years. The Browns have shown improvement under Kevin Stefanski but remain in a rebuilding phase without sustained playoff success. Choose the Ravens if you value proven organizational excellence and consistent winning; choose the Browns if you prefer supporting a franchise with upside potential and recent regular-season competitiveness despite postseason limitations.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Super Bowl Wins:✓ Baltimore Ravens wins(2 championships (2000, 2012) vs 0 championships)
- AFC North Division Titles (all-time):✓ Baltimore Ravens wins(12 titles vs 8 titles)
- All-Time Head-to-Head Record:✓ Baltimore Ravens wins(33-13 (as of 2025) vs 13-33 (as of 2025))
Key Facts & Figures
76 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Cleveland Browns | Baltimore Ravens | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2 | — | — |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | — | — |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | — | — |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | — | — |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | — | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 35.5% | — | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 11 | — | — |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | — | — |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — | — |
| Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — | — |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | — | — |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | — | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances) | 3 appearances | — | — |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — | — |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | — | — |
| Points Against Per Game(PPG) | 478 | — | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | 2 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | — | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(%) | 45.2% | — | — |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | — | — |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | — | — |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances) | 6 | 13 | |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | 10 | |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | $255M (Jackson) | |
| Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG) | 21.5 | 23.1 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) | 118.2 | 158.1 | |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | 1 | |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | 1 year (2024) | |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | 5 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | 4 | |
| Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%) | 56.3% | 71.4% | |
| Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | $51M (Lamar Jackson) | |
| Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions) | $3.2B | $3.8B | |
| Super Bowl Titles | 0 | — | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles) | 2 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | — | — |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025) | 3 | — | — |
| QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions) | $8.2M | — | — |
| Years in Current City(years) | 76 years (since 1950) | — | — |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 0 appearances | — | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | — | — |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances(appearances) | 6 appearances | — | — |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins) | 7 wins (16 games) | — | — |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946 | — | — |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total | — | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present) | 17 seasons (John Harbaugh, 2008-present) | |
| 2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game) | 364.5 yards (22nd) | 349.8 yards (10th) | |
| 2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game) | 379.8 yards (7th) | 362.1 yards (14th) | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023) | 7 appearances (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024) | |
| Modern Era Hall of Famers(players) | 2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham) | 3 (Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Jonathan Ogden) | |
| Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent) | 54.0% (Stefanski) | 67.5% (Harbaugh) | |
| Total League Championships | 8 | — | — |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers | 22 | — | — |
| Years in NFL(years) | 77 years (since 1946) | — | — |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | — | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles) | 8 | 12 | |
| Playoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances) | 8 | 13 | |
| Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%) | 46.3% | 57.2% | |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Stefanski) | 17 seasons (Harbaugh) | |
| Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players) | 1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career) | 1 (Lamar Jackson - 3x Pro Bowler, 2x MVP) |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
- 0 championshipsSuper Bowl Wins2 championships (2000, 2012)(winner)
- 8 titlesAFC North Division Titles (all-time)12 titles(winner)
- 13-33 (as of 2025)All-Time Head-to-Head Record33-13 (as of 2025)(winner)
- 8 appearancesPlayoff Appearances (since 1999)13 appearances(winner)
- 7.4 winsAverage Wins Per Season (last 10 years)9.1 wins(winner)
- Kevin Stefanski (2020-present, 5 seasons)Current Head Coach TenureJohn Harbaugh (2008-present, 17 seasons)(winner)
- Missed playoffs (11-6 record)2024 Season Playoff SeedingAFC South Champions (12-5 record, #5 seed)(winner)
- Super Bowl Wins
Cleveland Browns
0 championships
Baltimore Ravens
2 championships (2000, 2012)(winner)
- AFC North Division Titles (all-time)
Cleveland Browns
8 titles
Baltimore Ravens
12 titles(winner)
- All-Time Head-to-Head Record
Cleveland Browns
13-33 (as of 2025)
Baltimore Ravens
33-13 (as of 2025)(winner)
- Playoff Appearances (since 1999)
Cleveland Browns
8 appearances
Baltimore Ravens
13 appearances(winner)
- Average Wins Per Season (last 10 years)
Cleveland Browns
7.4 wins
Baltimore Ravens
9.1 wins(winner)
- Current Head Coach Tenure
Cleveland Browns
Kevin Stefanski (2020-present, 5 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
John Harbaugh (2008-present, 17 seasons)(winner)
- 2024 Season Playoff Seeding
Cleveland Browns
Missed playoffs (11-6 record)
Baltimore Ravens
AFC South Champions (12-5 record, #5 seed)(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Cleveland Browns | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | — |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | — |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | — |
| Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count) | 4-2 | — |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2 | — |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | — |
| 2026 Roster Building Moves(deals) | Standard approach | — |
| Game Execution Rating(score) | Fair - Turnover issues | — |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | — |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 35.5% | — |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | — |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| 2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards) | Deshaun Gabriel 110 yards | — |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | — |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Years in NFL(seasons) | 77 seasons overall | — |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — |
| Years in NFL(years) | 77 years (since 1946) | — |
| 2025 Season Starting QB Experience(years) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Elite Wide Receiver Presence | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG) | 20.2 | — |
| Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%) | 46.7% | — |
| Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Quinshon Judkins 827 yards | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 11 | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses) | Below .500 | — |
| 2025 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 | — |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | — |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | — |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Quarterback TD:INT Ratio (2025)(ratio) | 19:10 | — |
| Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | — |
| Franchise Era(years) | 73rd season (2025) | — |
| Quarterback Competition Level | Multiple starters (Watson, Gabriel, Flacco) | — |
| Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players) | 1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career) | 1 (Lamar Jackson - 3x Pro Bowler, 2x MVP) |
| Defense Ranking(ranking) | 32nd | — |
| Points Against Per Game(PPG) | 478 | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins) | 6-9 | — |
| Head-to-Head Record (Browns vs Ravens)(wins-losses) | 13-33 | 33-13(winner) |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — |
| 2025 Head-to-Head Result(final score) | Lost 29-31 | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | 2(winner) |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 0 appearances | — |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | — |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total | — |
Show 1 more attributeAFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles) 8 12 | ||
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances) | 3 appearances | — |
| 2024 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 (5th place, AFC North) | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | — |
| 2023 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 11-6 | — |
Show 2 more attributesPlayoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances) 8 13 Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%) 46.3% 57.2% | ||
| Head-to-Head December 14, 2025(points) | Lost 3-31 | — |
| QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%) | ~55% | — |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(%) | 45.2% | — |
| All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses) | 544-689-10 (.441 win percentage) | — |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Stefanski) | 17 seasons (Harbaugh)(winner) |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Super Bowl Titles | 0 | — |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | — |
| Total League Championships | 8 | — |
| Most Recent Super Bowl Win(year) | Never | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record (Since 1996)(wins-losses) | 29-35 | 35-29(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances) | 6 | 13(winner) |
| Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG) | 21.5 | 23.1(winner) |
| Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) | 118.2 | 158.1(winner) |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | 10(winner) |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson)(winner) | $255M (Jackson) |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | 1(winner) |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | 1 year (2024)(winner) |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins-losses) | 28-32 (since 1996) | 32-28 (since 1996)(winner) |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | 5(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | 4(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025) | 3 | — |
| Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%) | 56.3% | 71.4%(winner) |
| Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | $51M (Lamar Jackson)(winner) |
| Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions) | $3.2B | $3.8B(winner) |
| Head-to-Head Record (All-Time)(wins-losses) | 42-81-1 vs Steelers | — |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Win(years) | Never won | — |
| QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions) | $8.2M | — |
| Years in Current City(years) | 76 years (since 1950) | — |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | — |
| Playoff Appearances(appearances) | 6 appearances | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023) | 7 appearances (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)(winner) |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins) | 7 wins (16 games) | — |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946 | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present) | 17 seasons (John Harbaugh, 2008-present)(winner) |
| Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent) | 54.0% (Stefanski) | 67.5% (Harbaugh)(winner) |
| 2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game) | 364.5 yards (22nd) | 349.8 yards (10th)(winner) |
| 2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game) | 379.8 yards (7th)(winner) | 362.1 yards (14th) |
| Modern Era Hall of Famers(players) | 2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham) | 3 (Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Jonathan Ogden)(winner) |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers | 22 | — |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | — |
| 2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 11-6 (missed playoffs) | 12-5 (AFC South Champions, #5 seed)(winner) |
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·5 cons across both
Cleveland Browns
Pros
- Strong defensive line with Myles Garrett (3x Pro Bowler, 2023 DPOY)
- Young promising QB in Deshaun Watson (3-time Pro Bowler despite controversy)
- Invested heavily in offensive line ranked 5th in pass protection (2024)
- Passionate fanbase with 50+ year history dating to 1946 original franchise
- New coaching stability under Kevin Stefanski since 2020
Cons
- Zero Super Bowl appearances or championships since modern relocation in 1999
- Missed 2024 playoffs despite 11-6 record due to tiebreakers, highlighting inconsistency
- Deshaun Watson injury-prone (missed 11 games in 2023) and faces ongoing contract/reputation concerns
Baltimore Ravens
Pros
- 2 Super Bowl championships (2000, 2012) with strong winning culture
- Exceptional organizational stability with John Harbaugh as coach since 2008 (17 seasons)
- Dynamic QB Lamar Jackson (2x MVP, 3x Pro Bowler) leading elite offense
- 13 AFC North division titles (most in division history)
- Consistent playoff contender: 13 playoff appearances in 27 seasons (48% rate)
Cons
- AFC North division weakness historically (only 2 Super Bowls vs potential in talent-rich conference)
- Recent playoff struggles with exits in Wild Card/Divisional rounds in 2023-2024 despite high seeding
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
The Ravens were established in 1996 with a strong organizational foundation and hired John Harbaugh in 2008, creating 17+ seasons of stability. The Browns were relocated in 1999 and have had 11 head coaches since then, creating institutional instability. The Ravens have consistently invested in elite defenses (2000 championship team held opponents to 10.3 PPG) and made smart QB decisions, while the Browns struggled with QB continuity until Deshaun Watson's 2023 arrival.
Resources & Learn More
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NFL franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio; AFC North division; modern era began in 1999 after relocation
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NFL franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland; AFC North division; established 1996; 2x Super Bowl champions
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