OWINS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore’s defense has struggled this season, but the Ravens have always seemed to come up with a big play or turnover when they need it.

Until last weekend, when safety Kyle Hamilton dropped what looked like a certain interception in the waning moments against Cleveland.

The Browns took advantage of that reprieve, scoring the game-winning touchdown with just under a minute remaining for a 29-24 victory on Sunday. Cleveland, which hadn’t scored 20 points in a game all season, reached that total before the end of the third quarter and finished with 401 yards.

“We are there and I think we could do more plays. I know we can,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday. “And I think our guys will.”

The Ravens (5-3) are allowing 361 yards per game, up from 301 last season. Baltimore has eight takeaways this season — not a huge number, but some were especially timely. An interception by Marlon Humphrey late in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati helped the Ravens force overtime in a game they eventually won. Tampa Bay also moved the ball well against Baltimore before an interception in the end zone by Humphrey helped the Ravens take control of that game.

A fumble recovery late in the first half against the Browns led to a touchdown for Baltimore, but Sunday’s game will be remembered more for the turnovers the Ravens failed to secure. Baltimore has thrown eight interceptions this season, according to Pro Football Focus, including three this past weekend.

The loss to Cleveland was a sign that relying too much on the opponent’s turnover is not sustainable. And the Ravens need to catch the ball when the opposing quarterback gives them an opportunity.

“There’s no big theory behind it, we’re just in a funk right now that we have to get out of,” said safety Eddie Jackson, who threw the other two interceptions against the Browns. “Because a lot of these are big, game-changing plays, if we make them.”

what’s up

Lamar Jackson threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns, even as his receivers had their own problems holding onto the ball. Jackson’s 115.4 passer rating this season is the best of his career.

Which needs work

The defense had its fair share of problems before the Ravens had to play without Humphrey (knee) and rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins (illness) on Sunday. Then, during the game, Baltimore lost defensive linemen Brent Urban (concussion) and Michael Pierce (calf).

The Ravens rank last in the league in pass defense, and while they faced some tough quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, the Browns and Jameis Winston should have been a easier challenge.

“It’s definitely frustrating. We are the Ravens. We pride ourselves on our defense and obviously everybody talks about how great we were last year and just comparing that to this year, it’s just not the same,” defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike said. “This is a game we should have won and we didn’t, so it’s very frustrating. And I know a lot of guys feel the same way I do.”

Supply

Punter Jordan Stout had a good game, averaging 52.3 yards on four attempts.

Stock down

Veteran safety Marcus Williams did not play at all despite being active for the game. Harbaugh called it a “personnel decision” after the game and did not elaborate Monday.

“There’s a lot of stuff going on all the time,” Harbaugh said. “A lot of it is kind of our business – it belongs in the house – it’s between us and it’s not something we have to tell everyone everything about.”

injury

Harbaugh didn’t have an update on Pierce, but injuries along the defensive line could hurt Baltimore’s run defense, which has had more success than the pass defense up to this point.

Key number

93 – Most points the Ravens have allowed in the fourth quarter this season after Cleveland has scored nine.

Next steps

Baltimore’s next two games are at home. The Ravens host Denver on Sunday before a Thursday night game against Cincinnati.