Corrected 38-6 by Baltimore at the start of the season, the Cleveland Brown raised their heads Thursday night at home against the Cincinnati Bengals (35-30). They mostly relied on their attack. With the duo Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt on the floor. The first gained 124 yards on the ground and scored two touchdowns. The second added 86 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield proved to his advantage with 16 successful passes from 23, 219 yards gained and two touchdown assists, including one from 43 yards for the inevitable Odell Beckham Jr, who had remained discreet at the opening of the season.
First NFL career assists for Joe Burrow
Cincinnati side, Joe Burrow, the rookie quarterback, number 1 of the last draft, recorded the first touchdown passes of his NFL career, three in total. The first was to CJ Uzomah for a 23-yard touchdown.
In the fourth quarter, as the Bengals tried to come back, Mike Thomas (56th) and Tyler Boyd (60th) were the other recipients of passes from Burrow, who attempted 61 (the second biggest total for a rookie). ).
Cleveland and Cincinnati will now enjoy nearly ten days without a game. On Day 3, the Browns host Washington as the Bengals continue to seek their first win of the season from the Philadelphia Eagles.
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