Nate Wiggins was a first-round pick and a big reason why the Baltimore Ravens defense has been one of the NFL’s best over the past seven weeks. The former Clemson cornerback has been a stud as a rookie and scored his first NFL touchdown, returning a Bailey Zappe interception 26 yards for a touchdown.
The Cleveland Browns made a decision to start Bailey Zappe over Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the final game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens. However, the team chose to change gears following a disastrous couple of offensive series, benching Zappe before the first quarter ended.
BEREA, Ohio — It’s time to haul out the infamous Browns jersey and tack Bailey Zappe’s name on as the 40th quarterback to start for the Browns since 1999. Zappe will start the season finale on Saturday against the Ravens in Baltimore, the Browns said Thursday.
The 3-13 Cleveland Browns are turning to Bailey Zappe as their starting quarterback for Saturday’s season finale in Baltimore, a team source confirmed.
The Browns have yet to announce their starting quarterback for Saturday's finale in Baltimore. That includes to the two individuals at the position.
The Cleveland Browns are reportedly benching Dorian Thompson-Robinson in favor of finishing out the season behind Bailey Zappe. Zappe will start
There are many reasons Baltimore has a chance to win a division title this week while Cleveland is near the bottom of the league. Consider the matchup at quarterback.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bailey Zappe could become the 40th quarterback to start for the Browns since 1999 if he gets the nod Sunday in Baltimore. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday on a video conference that he could play both Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Zappe in the season finale Saturday against the 11-5 Ravens.
In his first Browns start in Baltimore, Zappe threw an ugly pick-6 in the first quarter right into the hands of Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins. Wiggins had a clear lane to catch the ball and ran it right into the end zone for Baltimore’s first touchdown of the game.
Should Dorian Thompson-Robinson start the season finale next week in Baltimore? Kevin Stefanski declined to answer after Sunday’s 20-3 loss to the Dolphins, but third-stringer Bailey Zappe should get the nod against the 11-5 Ravens,