Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass over Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Denico Autry (96) during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Baker Mayfield believes he can play through rib injury

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Oct 12, 2020 2:14 PM ET

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a rib injury during Sunday's 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts. However, he doesn't expect to sit out the team's Week 6 matchup against the 4-0 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Asked if he thought he could play through his rib injury Sunday at Pittsburgh, Browns’ QB Baker Mayfield responded: “Oh, yeah. Mama didn’t raise no wuss.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2020

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski gave an update on Mayfield's condition on Monday and told reporters the 25-year-old is sore and that the team is monitoring his situation.

Kevin Stefanski says Baker Mayfield is "sore, and we'll see how he works through it this week."
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 12, 2020

Mayfield was injured when he was hit after making a throw in the second half. He exited the field and was checked out by the team's medical staff but returned without missing a snap.

The Browns can attribute much of their success this season to Mayfield, who has thrown nine touchdowns against just four interceptions. Still, the team is in for a huge divisional matchup against the Steelers in Week 6, and Mayfield will have to be on his game to compete with a hot Ben Roethlisberger.

If Mayfield were to miss Sunday's game against the Steelers, Stefanski would be forced to turn to Case Keenum.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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