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Baker Mayfield speeds up timeline, proves future is now for Browns

Baker Mayfield was thrust into the primetime spotlight after starter Tyrod Taylor was knocked out of the game, and the rookie blew up every possible expectation while engineering a comeback win.

The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, their first win in 635 days, in a game that very much looked like it was quickly getting away from them. Stubborn head coach Hue Jackson stuck with Taylor despite his consistent struggles moving the football, but a concussion forced his hand to play his rookie signal-caller.