Browns Hand Starting QB Job to Shocker for Ravens Matchup

The Cleveland Browns have made their decision on who will lead the team under center in their Week 8 home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. After much speculation, Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed that the Browns have officially named Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback for Sunday’s contest.

At 1-6, the Browns are in desperate need of a spark, and they are hoping that Winston can provide that. Despite the myriad of quarterback injuries that the team has faced this season, Winston has been working hard to prove himself and has finally earned the starting job.

The decision to start Winston comes as somewhat of a surprise, given some of his performances in the past. However, the coaching staff must be seeing something that they believe will translate to on-field success against a tough Ravens team. With a 5-2 record, the Ravens are riding high, and the Browns will need to bring their A-game if they hope to pull off the upset.

Winston’s path to becoming the starter has been anything but easy. Once a highly touted prospect, he has experienced ups and downs throughout his career. Despite those setbacks, Winston has continued to work tirelessly and has positioned himself for this opportunity.

It remains to be seen whether or not Winston can live up to the expectations and lead the Browns to victory over the Ravens. However, one thing is for certain – he has earned the chance to prove himself, and Browns fans will be eagerly watching to see how he performs.

For the Ravens, they must not underestimate the Browns and the potential impact that Winston can have on their offense. While their record may not show it, the Browns have talented players on both sides of the ball, and they are due for a big win.

With multiple injuries on the Browns' quarterback depth chart, Winston should have plenty of opportunities to prove himself in the coming weeks. However, for now, it begins with Sunday’s matchup against the Ravens, and Browns fans can only hope that he will rise to the occasion.