OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The mastermind behind the Baltimore Ravens’ prolific offense might be headed elsewhere after the team has completed its playoff run.

Coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday the Cleveland Browns have asked permission to talk to offensive coordinator Greg Roman about their vacant head coaching job, and the Ravens will allow that interview to take place. Harbaugh expects the meeting between Roman and the Browns to occur this week. Top-seeded Baltimore has a bye before opening the playoffs Jan. 11.

Roman never has been a head coach, but he’s highly regarded for his prowess at putting together effective offenses. He experienced success at San Francisco — helping the 49ers to the 2012 Super Bowl — and Buffalo before reaching new heights in Baltimore.

Promoted last January to offensive coordinator after serving as assistant head coach/tight ends coach with the Ravens, Roman rewrote the playbook with Harbaugh to create an attack that helped Baltimore (14-2) bring a 12-game winning streak into the postseason.

With dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson leading the way, the Ravens set an NFL record for yards rushing in a season (3,296) and became the first team in league history to average at least 200 yards rushing and 200 yards passing per game.

Defensive coordinator Don Martindale also could be targeted by other teams in the weeks ahead, but Harbaugh is confident such interviews will not distract from the Ravens’ quest to win their third NFL championship.

“It’s business as usual. They’ll be able to focus 100% on preparation and also take a sliver of time and be able to do that,” Harbaugh said.

The Ravens will practice this week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday before getting the weekend off.

Notes: Harbaugh said several players have the flu, including Jackson, who nevertheless is expected to practice Tuesday. … RB Mark Ingram is “on schedule” in his return from a calf injury suffered Dec. 22 at Cleveland.

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