Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (left) and quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrate their come-from-behind victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

NFL world reacts to Baker Mayfield leading Browns to miracle comeback

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 10/25/20

Embattled Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield started Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals missing on each of his first five pass attempts, including an interception.

It was just another example of Mayfield struggling big-time during the early portion of his third NFL season. Once Odell Beckham Jr. went down with a knee injury, it looked like Cleveland would be in a world of trouble against an upstart Bengals squad.

This was magnified after stud Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow led Cincinnati on a 10-play, 75-yard drive that culminated with a three-yard touchdown strike to Giovani Bernard. Cincinnati took a 34-30 lead with just over a minute left in the game.

Like clockwork, Mayfield led his Browns to a game-winning drive. It ended with an absolutely shocking 24-yard touchdown strike to rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones with 11 seconds left.

#Browns Baker Mayfield to all of the haters. pic.twitter.com/3o81vU2yM2
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) October 25, 2020

By virtue of this touchdown strike, Cleveland moved to a surprising 5-2 on the season. For his part, Mayfield completed 22 of his final 23 passes for 297 yards with five touchdowns. That’s just ridiculous.

Obviously, the NFL world had its reactions to Mayfield leading his Browns to a comeback win.

*Baker Mayfield has entered the chat*
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 25, 2020

TWITTER WHEN MATTHEW STAFFORD AND BAKER MAYFIELD THROW GAME WINNING TDS WITHIN SECONDS OF EACH OTHER pic.twitter.com/vDTpPTocUr
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) October 25, 2020

How Baker Mayfield looking at Browns twitter pic.twitter.com/3hzsI8Bf37
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 25, 2020

All the credit in the world to Baker Mayfield. Throws a pick and loses Odell on his first pass. Then put his team on his back in the second half. Outstanding performance. #Browns
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) October 25, 2020

baker mayfield started 0-5 with an int, then proceeded to go 22/23 (incompletion was a spike) for 297 yards and five touchdowns.

without chubb, obj & hooper. he needed that.
— Damon J. Kecman (@DownWithDamon) October 25, 2020

Baker Mayfield grew up today. @Browns needed him to be flawless today-he’s been the difference maker they needed
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) October 25, 2020

So the only incompletion Baker Mayfield threw after the first quarter was a spike to stop the clock? 21 straight completions and a GW TD throw with :11 secs left. That's the good stuff.
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) October 25, 2020

Mayfield quieted his critics with an incredible final three quarters. Delivered from the pocket time after time.#Browns
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) October 25, 2020