Baltimore enters Week 2 as the favorite over Cleveland, powered by Lamar Jackson’s peak-form playmaking and a further-enforced secondary. Cleveland’s upset path hinges on edge pressure from Myles Garrett and quick-strike plays to keep Baltimore off balance.

Jackson’s arsenal tests a retooled Browns back end, while Joe Flacco’s return adds wrinkle familiarity for Baltimore. Cleveland’s swagger underscores a tense AFC North clash with high fantasy upside on both sides, especially at quarterback and pass rush positions.

Fantasy takeaway: lean into Jackson as a top-tier QB, monitor Garrett’s sack upside for Browns D/ST, and watch Jerry Jeudy’s bold stance as a subplot that could shape Browns target distribution in this pivotal Week 2 showdown.