Baker Mayfield – Important
QB Baker Mayfield was brilliant making his NFL debut in relief of an injured Tyrod Taylor, leading the Browns to a 21-17 victory. Mayfield led Cleveland to scores on four of his five drives, including a 15-play, 75-yard march — he was 6-of-8 for 60 yards passing — for the winning score with 2:04 remaining. He finished 17-of-23 for 210 yards.
Denzel Ward – Noteworthy
CB Denzel Ward forced and recovered a fumble in the Jets’ 21-17 loss.
Greg Joseph – Noteworthy
K Greg Joseph made his first two career field goal attempts in the Browns’ 21-17 victory. The kicks were 45 and 27 yards.
Joe Schobert – Noteworthy
LB Joe Schobert intercepted a pass in the Browns’ 21-17 victory.
Tyrod Taylor – Important – Injury
QB Tyrod Taylor entered concussion protocol late in the second half of the Browns’ 21-17 victory. Taylor hit his head on the ground following Avery Williamson’s sack and did not return.
