The Ravens received the ball first, but had to punt after getting close to midfield. The Browns picked up one first down on their first drive before having to punt right back to Baltimore. After a deep punt by P Andy Lee, Kaelin Clay returned the punt 82 yards for a touchdown, giving Baltimore an early 7-0 lead.
On Cleveland's next drive, they again only managed one first down before having to punt. The Ravens quickly marched in range for a 49-yard field goal attempt, which K Justin Tucker got inside the right upright to make it a 10-0 game with under five minutes to go in the quarter.