2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Packers take top spot, Cowboys rebound
By Randy Gurzi
18. team. 53. . . Previous: 14th. Cleveland Browns
After scoring a huge win in Week 9, the Cleveland Browns fell on their faces in Week 10. On the road against the New England Patriots — who they had not beaten in Foxborough since 1992 ‚— Cleveland was run out of the stadium.
They took an early 7-0 lead and looked as though they were ready for this game. Then, the bottom fell out as they never even came close to scoring again whereas the Patriots poured on 45.
Baker Mayfield was off all day as he had 11 completions on 21 passes with just 73 yards. He finished with one touchdown and one interception but it easily could have been three picks had the defenders not eaten popcorn before the game.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, Mayfield was also injured during the game as a hit from Matt Judon sent him to the blue tent. Case Keenum finished the game out but it was already over by then.
The lone bright spots for the Browns included Myles Garrett and Malik McDowell sacking Mac Jones and D’Ernest Johnson racking up 99 yards on 19 carries in relief of Nick Chubb who was out due to COVID.
Cleveland has a game against the Detroit Lions next week and that could be one of their last chances at an “easy win.” After that one, things get incredibly tough for them.