Baker Mayfield – Important
QB Baker Mayfield was named as the starter for the team’s Week 4 game against the Oakland Raiders, coach Hue Jackson announced Monday. Jackson made the announcement after meeting with both Mayfield and fellow quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Mayfield, the 2017 Heisman Trophy winner and the top overall pick in this year draft, completed 17 of 23 passes for 201 yards to outplay New York rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, who was taken two slots behind Mayfield in the draft.
Mayfield led the Browns to a field goal on his first possession to make it a 14-3 deficit at halftime. He guided Cleveland to another field goal in the third quarter before directing two lengthy touchdown drives that were capped by a pair of 1-yard runs from running back Carlos Hyde.
