Baker Mayfield just threw a comically bad pick-6 to Minkah Fitzpatrick
By Mark Powell
Baker Mayfield was questionable to start the game, and maybe should’ve taken more time on the sidelines
Mayfield’s rib injury might be hurting him a bit more than the Browns initially let on heading into their rivalry matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Steelers already scoring a field goal on their first drive, the Browns looked to answer early. Instead, on a crucial third-and-four, Mayfield threw an awful pick-6 right to Minkah Fitzpatrick. Those in the Steel City all know what Fitzpatrick is capable of with the ball in his hands, and while his interceptions have been few and far between so far this season, he made the most of this initial opportunity.
Yikes, Baker has to be better than that on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick now has three interception returns for touchdowns in his short career, and he’s just getting started in Pittsburgh. Steelers fans had been complaining about the lack of big plays from this secondary through five weeks, despite their undefeated start. It appears the likes of Fitzpatrick, Joe Haden and Co. heard them given the way they’ve come out against Cleveland.
Mayfield and Cleveland’s hot start has been questioned given the lack of tough competition. Pittsburgh is their first real test, and thus far it’s not going according to plan.