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Monken vs. Huntley: Coaching Ghosts Clash
18 Oct
Summary
- Monken, former Ravens OC, now leads Browns against his old team.
- Huntley starts at QB for Ravens due to Jackson's ankle injury.
- Both teams have strong road/home records and are injury-plagued.
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken will lead his team against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, facing familiar faces from his previous role as Baltimore's offensive coordinator. This AFC North matchup features Monken, in his first season with Cleveland, going head-to-head with Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, who is making his second consecutive start. Huntley is filling in for Lamar Jackson, who is still recovering from an ankle injury.
Both the Browns (3-2) and the Ravens (4-1) have started the season strongly. Cleveland aims to win its first three home games for the first time in six years, while Baltimore seeks its second-ever 4-0 road start. Despite their successes, both teams are dealing with considerable injury issues, with 38 players appearing on the injury report. Monken expressed gratitude for his time in Baltimore but emphasized the focus on the upcoming divisional game.
Monken is well-acquainted with Huntley's capabilities, having coached him last season. Huntley demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure in the Ravens' recent overtime victory against Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Browns may rely more heavily on quarterback Deshaun Watson due to struggles in their rushing attack. The Ravens, despite Monken's departure, still hold a strong record against Cleveland, having won the last three meetings.
