1. At 0-9, the Browns have already tied the franchise record for the longest losing streak in a single season. A loss to the Ravens would set the new record for consecutive defeats at 10 and give the Browns their worst start to a season ever. With the historic drought hanging over the team like an ominous cloud, inside linebacker Chris Kirksey and coach Hue Jackson vowed this week not to go 0-16. Since the NFL adopted a 16-game schedule, only the 2008 Detroit Lions have gone winless.
2. Whatever happens, the Browns will be on a national stage.