Keenum, 3rd-String Back Johnson Lead Browns Past Broncos
Oct 21, 2021, 9:32 PM
Inside linebacker Justin Strnad #40 of the Denver Broncos tackles running back D'Ernest Johnson #30 of the Cleveland Browns in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Case Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, leading Cleveland’s injury-ravaged offense and the Browns to a 17-14 win over the Denver Broncos.
Keenum didn’t put up impressive stats, but he threw a touchdown pass and did enough — as did Cleveland’s maligned defense — to get the Browns a much-needed win.
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They survived without Mayfield, who sat out with a shoulder injury and could miss more time.
Browns third-string back D’Ernest Johnson had a career-high 146 yards and a 4-yard TD.
The Broncos lost their fourth straight and star linebacker Von Miller left in the first half with a leg injury and didn’t return.
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