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Nickel Package: Five things to watch in Ravens vs. Browns

Finally, the veteran cornerback's lower back is ready. Webb is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Browns. The plan is for Webb to work with Jimmy Smith and Asa Jackson in downfield coverage. The Browns' most dangerous wide receiver is Andrew Hawkins, a short, shifty slot receiver who leads the team with 14 receptions and 168 yards. Webb has had enough time to get his back stronger and more flexible. The Ravens feel good about his ability to tackle, which is a shortcoming for Jackson.

Finally, the veteran cornerback’s lower back is ready. Webb is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Browns. The plan is for Webb to work with Jimmy Smith and Asa Jackson in downfield coverage. The Browns’ most dangerous wide receiver is Andrew Hawkins, a short, shifty slot receiver who leads the team with 14 receptions and 168 yards. Webb has had enough time to get his back stronger and more flexible. The Ravens feel good about his ability to tackle, which is a shortcoming for Jackson.  (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

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As the Ravens (1-1) square off with the Cleveland Browns (1-1) at 1 p.m. today at FirstEnergy Stadium, here’s Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson’s checklist of things to keep an eye on.

5. Paul Kruger faces old team

The former Ravens pass rusher is on a tear. He has two sacks in as many games this season and is displaying the form he showed in his final season with the Ravens, when he led the Super Bowl champions with nine sacks in the regular season and 4.5 in the playoffs. Kruger dominated the New Orleans Saints’ offensive line last Sunday and is looking forward to his matchup against right tackle Rick Wagner. This represents Wagner’s most difficult test yet as a starter because of Kruger’s combination of power, speed and athleticism at 6 feet 4, 270 pounds.  (Jason Miller / Getty Images)

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