The Cleveland Browns host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6 of the NFL (North American football league) regular season on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (13:00 local stadium time) at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. Fans in the United States can watch the division matchup live on Fox, NFL Sunday Ticket, FOX One, FOXSports.com, and NFL+.
The game puts first place in the AFC North on the line. The Baltimore Ravens lead the division alone with a 4-1 record and enter Week 6 on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 30-23 in overtime in Week 5. The Cleveland Browns sit in second place in the AFC North at 3-2 — tied in overall record with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals — following a 17-12 road loss to the New York Jets in Week 5. In the most recent meeting between the two franchises, on November 16, 2025, the Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 23-16 in Cleveland.
Where to watch Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens live
The Week 6 broadcast in the United States is split across over-the-air television, pay-per-view, and streaming platforms:
- Fox (over-the-air TV)
- NFL Sunday Ticket (pay-per-view)
- FOX One (streaming)
- FOXSports.com (streaming)
- NFL+ (streaming)
Start time and location for Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
Check the confirmed scheduling details for the divisional matchup in Ohio:
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET (13:00 local stadium time in America/New_York)
- Location: Huntington Bank Field, in Cleveland
- Competition: NFL — Week 6
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How the Cleveland Browns enter the game
The Cleveland Browns are coached by Todd Monken, who was hired on January 28, 2026, after previously serving as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson leads the offense with 1,010 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions across the first five weeks of the 2026 season. The offensive unit also features running back Quinshon Judkins (221 rushing yards and 1 touchdown) alongside wide receivers Denzel Boston and Jerry Jeudy. On defense, the key starters are defensive end Jared Verse, cornerback Denzel Ward, safety Grant Delpit, and linebacker Carson Schwesinger.
Ahead of the divisional game, Jared Verse addressed the challenge of stopping Baltimore running back Derrick Henry: “He’s the size of a D-end. He’s a very strong back and he has the speed of a running back. We have to pursue the ball. He’s probably going to break a tackle or two, so we have to keep pursuing the ball so we can bring him down after that.”
Cleveland deals with an extensive injury report in Week 6. Running back Raheim Sanders (hip) was placed on Injured Reserve and is a confirmed absence. Defensive tackle Mason Graham, who leads the team with 4 sacks this season, did not practice due to a knee and ankle injury and is listed as doubtful. Six other players missed practice on Wednesday (14) and Thursday (15) with injuries: running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle), linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle), defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (ankle), defensive end Derek Barnett (ankle), defensive tackle Kalia Davis (quadriceps), and guard Teven Jenkins (back). Wide receiver Denzel Boston practiced on a limited basis.
How the Baltimore Ravens enter the game
The Baltimore Ravens are led by head coach Jesse Minter, who was hired in January 2026 to replace John Harbaugh. The primary roster question involves starting quarterback Lamar Jackson, who recorded 967 passing yards in 2026 before suffering a left ankle sprain in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. Jackson missed Week 5, did not practice on Wednesday (14) or Thursday (15), and is treated as questionable and day-to-day. The final game status for Friday (16) had not yet been specified in the latest club updates; if Jackson cannot play, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will start again after leading the team in the Week 5 win.
Jesse Minter commented on his quarterback’s recovery process during the week: “He is definitely doing better. Wednesday, I am not sure about exactly how that practice will look, but again, to Lamar’s credit, he is doing everything he can to get back out there. … I think we will know more definitely by the middle of the week.”
Among the confirmed starters, the Baltimore offense relies on running back Derrick Henry, who has 476 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns in the first five weeks of 2026, wide receiver Zay Flowers (26 receptions for 405 receiving yards), and tight end Mark Andrews. On defense, the unit is anchored by safety Kyle Hamilton, linebacker Roquan Smith, and linebacker Tavius Robinson (3 sacks). On the Week 6 injury report, tight end Matthew Hibner (hand) also did not practice, while wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder/knee), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring/calf), center Cam Jurgens (concussion), tackle Ronnie Stanley (rest/toe/ankle), tackle Roger Rosengarten (knee), and guard John Simpson (groin) practiced on a limited basis.
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Officiating for Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
The NFL appointed Carl Cheffers as the head referee for the Week 6 matchup in Cleveland. The individual names of the other on-field officiating crew members for Sunday’s game have not yet been confirmed, as weekly substitutions among assistants can occur, and video reviews in the league are handled by the NFL replay official together with the central office in New York rather than a soccer-style VAR. Through the first five weeks of 2026, the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens rank first and fifth in the NFL in average penalties per game, respectively, while Carl Cheffers’ crew calls the fewest offensive holding penalties per game in the league this season.
Head-to-head history between Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens hold a 39-15 advantage over the Cleveland Browns across 54 all-time meetings, including an 18-9 record when playing in Cleveland. Baltimore enters Sunday’s game on a three-game winning streak in the head-to-head series, having swept the 2025 regular season matchups with a 41-17 win in Baltimore on September 14, 2025, in Week 2, and a 23-16 victory in Cleveland on November 16, 2025, in Week 11.
