‘Crowd was outstanding’: Kevin Stefanski praises fans as Browns beat Texans 31-21 in home opener

** Browns fans line up full day prior to Muni Lot opening Sunday, as seen in the video clip over **

CLEVELAND (AP/WJW)– Baker Mayfield returned after injuring his left shoulder to throw a goal pass and compete a TD, leading the to a 31-21 gain Houston.

” Clearly, not a perfect situation,” Mayfield told reporters adhering to the game, chatting regarding his injury. “Attempting to require him back within. I believe he realized it was me standing right there so he put his head down and also ran right after me. It kind of stood out in as well as out, however I will certainly be good. Nothing too severe.”

The Texans remained in the game up until starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor injured his hamstring.

Prior to the game, Browns Head Train Kevin Stefanski had actually asked followers preparing to tailgate in the Muni Whole lot to ensure to be in their seats in time for kickoff.

” A great team win,” Stefanski said following the game. “I thought the group was impressive and also in their seats right at the first so I hope they are back at the Muni Whole lot currently yet nice job. They aided impact the game. They did a nice task.”

Stefanski was free of his group, but said they still had a method to go.

” It was not constantly tidy, particularly because initial fifty percent,” he claimed. “I did not assume it was really clean football, yet we had individuals tip up and also make plays really throughout the game. On the injury front, (WR) Jarvis (Landry) has an MCL injury. We will certainly obtain pictures of that in the early morning. (QB) Baker (Mayfield) has a left shoulder injury. He is aching, but he gutted it out. He did a great work.”

Landry needed to appear of the video game as a result of his injury.

” I feel like we have needed to preach the following man up mindset a fair bit,” Mayfield said. “We have been attempting to tell D-Felt (RB Demetric Felton) that he requires to be researching (WR) Jarvis’ (Landry) things a fair bit, just because when they get the ball in their hands, good ideas take place. Clearly, that revealed today. You never ever desire to lose a gamer in the caliber of Jarvis but a lot more so the leadership he brings.”

Nick Chubb had a 26-yard TD run for the Browns, that jumped back from a Week 1 loss at Kansas City to thrill their first capability group at residence because 2019.

Taylor finished 10 of 11 come on the very first half as well as had the Texans connected at 14-14. He was replaced in the second half by newbie Davis Mills.