To say that Baker Mayfield has not had a good go at it this season would be an understatement. The former No. 1 pick is coming off a four interception performance in the Cleveland Browns’ Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Now eliminated from playoff contention, Mayfield was taking on the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field to wrap up Week 17 Monday evening.
A game that included Ben Roethlisberger potentially making his final appearance at home also saw Mayfield continue to struggle big time.
At one point, Mayfield missed on 10 consecutive passes (a league high for the NFL this season).
Things were brutal for Mayfield and the Browns’ offense. That included this unit putting up 225 total yards in what ended up being a 26-14 loss. The dude was also sacked nine times, including four by T.J. Watt.
That’s just not going to cut it. Sure Cleveland’s offensive line didn’t do Mayfield any favors. He was hit a whopping 11 times. It also doesn’t help that the Browns were eliminated from playoff contention while Pittsburgh finds itself battling for playoff relevancy.
Even then, it’s becoming pretty darn clear that Mayfield isn’t the unquestioned starter moving forward in Cleveland.
A campaign that started with Super Bowl expectations has culminated in yet another lost season for the Browns under Mayfield. It’s going to lead to more questions than answers for both the young quarterback and his organization moving forward into the off-season.
Pretty cool that in honor of Big Ben, Baker Mayfield also decided this would be his final game at Heinz Field
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) January 4, 2022
Feels like Stefanski is purposefully sending Baker Mayfield on The Long Walk with the whole country watching
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) January 4, 2022
I fully support Baker Mayfield. The stuff he put on tape last year was good and it was even better this year. I believe he will continue to grow and give us many more good commercials in 2022.
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) January 4, 2022
Baker Mayfield's wife about to light up Instagram
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) January 4, 2022
What would you trade for Baker Mayfield?
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 4, 2022
The Sam Darnold vs Baker Mayfield camp competition is going to be the end of me
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) January 4, 2022
Baker Mayfield tonight:
— PFF (@PFF) January 4, 2022
1/10
1 INT
0.0 passer rating
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Baker Mayfield posted a -32% completion percentage over expectation in the first half, per @NextGenStats.
— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) January 4, 2022
Baker Mayfield right now pic.twitter.com/SNIc0EqDbV
— BetMGM (@BetMGM) January 4, 2022
A summary of Baker Mayfield's night…#Brownspic.twitter.com/dxzGqOuFOr
— Steven R. Walker (@Steve_R_Walker) January 4, 2022
How many times have the Steelers sacked Baker Mayfield tonight? pic.twitter.com/invjEymhXf
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) January 4, 2022
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