NFL Power Rankings Week 8: QB change sparks Titans to win

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans jogs off the field with a big smile after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans jogs off the field with a big smile after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 13: Odell Beckham #13 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a catch during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Seahawks defeated the Browns 32-28. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) – NFL Power Rankings
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 13: Odell Beckham #13 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a catch during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Seahawks defeated the Browns 32-28. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) – NFL Power Rankings

23. Cleveland Browns (2-4) – BYE

Recap: After getting absolutely embarrassed in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers, the Cleveland Browns came back to life in Week 6 in a hard-fought loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Browns took a late lead in the fourth quarter, but the defense was unable to stop Russell Wilson en route to a drive that led to a game-winning touchdown run by Chris Carson. Baker Mayfield had one last opportunity to win with Cleveland down by four, but the second-year pro saw an all-too familiar end to his comeback hopes: he threw a pick that essentially sealed the deal for the loss.

Outlook: With the Browns sitting at 2-4 and facing questions about head coach Freddie Kitchens and his quarterback, Cleveland goes straight into the meat grinder after their Week 7 bye with a road tilt against the New England Patriots in Week 8. With the Pats defense playing at an elite level in 2019, this game is shaping up to be another dreadful performance for Mayfield, who is quickly garnering the overrated label.

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