Baker Mayfield, Browns bounce back from tumultuous week to trounce Bengals
The Browns picked up their fifth win of the season
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Cleveland Browns made a statement with a 41-16 victory over AFC North foe Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday after a tumultuous week.
Cleveland came into the game with drama swirling around them stemming from the way Odell Beckham Jr.’s tenure with the organization ended. Beckham, who was the most-targeted wide receiver on the Browns, was granted his release after his father criticized Baker Mayfield for failing to throw to him.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase is tackled by Cleveland Browns' Greg Newsome II on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati.
Without someone who was thought to have been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, Mayfield and the Browns dominated the Bengals’ defense. Mayfield finished 14-for-21 with 218 passing yards and two touchdown passes.
Mayfield had a 60-yard touchdown pass to Donovan Peoples-Jones in the second quarter. He found tight end David Njoku in the fourth quarter to put the Browns up 41-16.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The monster offensive day was also underscored by Nick Chubb’s fantastic game on the ground. He had 137 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns, including a long 70-yard score. He also had two catches for 26 yards.
Eight different Browns players had a catch in the game.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
The Browns were able to keep the Bengals’ offense to a minimum. Denzel Ward had a Pick Six off Joe Burrow in the first quarter. John Johnson III also had an interception.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Burrow was 28-for-40 with 282 passing yards. He didn’t have a touchdown pass. Joe Mixon scored two touchdowns for Cincinnati. He had 64 yards on 13 carries.
Cleveland Browns' David Njoku celebrates a touchdown reception against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Frustrations from last week’s close loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers turned into smiles. Mayfield was cheered as left the field after the Bengals’ win.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cleveland moved to 5-4 on the year and stay close in the race for a playoff spot. The Bengals have lost two straight, dropping to 5-4.