There were a lot of reactions to Baker Mayfield wheeling and dealing for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but one was a little different.
The former Oklahoma quarterback got off to a rough start. Mayfield was 0-for-5 and had a bad interception on an attempt to Odell Beckham Jr., but the response was on.
He then went 22 of 23 for over 297 yards passing and five touchdowns. The last touchdown, though, sealed the deal.
The Cincinnati Bengals scored with just over a minute left in the game to take a 34-30 lead, giving Mayfield a huge moment to right some wrongs. He answered the call, more than people could have hoped for.
Mayfield orchestrated a five-play, 75-yard drive in 55 seconds, including a game-winning 24-yard touchdown pass to Donovan Peoples-Jones. The heroics got the notice of a lot of people.
Including one of the greatest basketball players of all-time in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
@bakermayfield Phenomenal performance!!! Congrats on the W and game winning TD pass #Browns
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 25, 2020
Mayfield has had his ups-and-downs in his third year. He’s had four offensive coordinators during his tenure with Cleveland, but delivered when the Browns needed him most.
Mayfield and Cleveland moved to 5-2 on the season with win. They will play host to the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday.
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