The Cleveland Browns lost a heartbreaker to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.
What was heartbreaking was that the Browns had a 22-10 lead at halftime and appeared to be cruising.
In true Mahomes fashion, the Chiefs marched back into the game and won it at the end.
But there was a moment where Mayfield had the ball in his hands and the opportunity to change the game’s fate.
In that split second play, he threw an interception.
He was wrapped by a defender and did not want to take the sack so he threw the ball up only for it to end up as a pick.
Admittedly, it was not the best decision.
So it is not surprising that social media is already reacting and judging him for the one costly play.
Monday Morning Quarterbacking On Sunday Night
Naturally, there were media types who needed to post videos and mention the contract that no one is worried about now that the season started.
A Few Sympathizers
Thankfully, there were a few who put it in perspective.
Putting It In Perspective
On the day, Mayfield was 21 for 28.
He threw for 321 yards and had one interception.
If anyone told him that would be his stats for the day, he likely would have taken them with the hope that the interception was early in the game or seemingly insignificant.
The Chiefs played better in the second half, coupled with the loss of Jedrick Wills.
Both made a huge impact.
The Browns will be fine.
Mrs. Baker Mayfield tweeted as much, and we have every reason to believe her.
Mayfield’s interception was one of three turnovers.
So everyone needs to clean up their play and learn from this because the Browns could very well be seeing Kansas City again later in the year.
If that happens, the third time will be the charm.
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