Ravens rushing vs. Browns run defense -- EVEN -- Running back Jamal Lewis recorded the 12th 100-yard game of his career, but it was his first in a loss. The Browns, however, stopped Lewis 2 yards short on a third-and-seven in the fourth quarter that set up Cleveland's game-winning drive. Lewis also was supposed to stay in bounds on the play to run more time off the clock.

Ravens passing vs. Browns pass defense -- BROWNS -- In the first half, Ravens quarterback Jeff Blake was 10-for-12 for 81 yards and a touchdown. In the second, he was 6-for-16 for 62 yards and an interception. Outside of tight end Todd Heap (seven receptions), no receiver had more than three catches.

Browns rushing vs. Ravens run defense -- RAVENS -- The Ravens shut down running backs William Green and Jamel White, both of whom averaged 2.8 yards a carry. The Browns never abandoned the run, but none of their backs broke a run longer than 9 yards.

Browns passing vs. Ravens pass defense -- BROWNS -- In the two touchdown drives, Browns quarterback Tim Couch was 11-for-14 for 133 yards. The Ravens, who hadn't given up a big play before that final drive, used a prevent defense and made it too easy for the Browns to drive downfield. Cornerback Chris McAlister's unnecessary roughness penalty moved Cleveland from the Ravens' 27-yard line to the 13.

Special teams -- RAVENS -- The Ravens' coverage teams were solid, making the Browns' average start at the 20-yard line. Ravens kicker Matt Stover converted field goals from 31 and 43 yards. Ravens punter Dave Zastudil placed three of five kicks inside the 20-yard line.

NICKEL PACKAGE

Thumbs up

Ravens' special teams. Stover converted his two field-goal attempts, and the coverage teams didn't allow Cleveland to start a drive beyond its 32-yard line.

Thumbs down

McAlister. He lost control and the Ravens lost the game. His unnecessary roughness penalty for shoving Jamel White, who was out of bounds, put the Browns in the red zone and proved to be the costly play in the game-winning drive.

Stat of the game

62. Yards passing by Blake in the second half.

Quotable

"That's why you have to play the game 60 minutes. You can't play 58 or 59. It's just so frustrating." - Ravens defensive end Adalius Thomas, on the defense allowing a 92-yard drive after giving up 164 yards in the game's first 58 minutes.

Trainer's room

The Ravens reported no injuries.