Game stats deceptively do not portray game’s overall tenor. Concisely, passing, running, defense and special team’s executed when it mattered most. Final score concurred.

J. Goff’s completion rate not exemplary but effective when most mattered. J. Gibbs rushing kept Brown’s defense perpetually occupied. A. Hutchinson’s relentless rush and successful QB sacks kept J. Flacco’s pass completion rate below 50%. K. Raymond’s special team’s contribution was the ‘dagger to the heart’ blow.

Brown’s team errors more than offset Lion’s penalty lapse in discipline. In summary, Lion’s breadth of options, offensive or defensive, more than offset any Brown’s singular defensive strength.