Can Baker Mayfield continue to avoid interceptions against the Chiefs? Hey, Mary Kay!

Can Baker Mayfield continue to play faultless football against the Chiefs? Hey, Mary Kay!

KANSAS CITY – In this edition of Hey, Mary Kay! I’m responding to questions about Baker Mayfield, Denzel Ward, David Njoku, etc.

Hi, Mary Kay: Can Baker Mayfield continue to play football without mistakes? – Sean N., Chicago, Illinois.

Hi, Sean: Mayfield’s lack of interceptions in the last 10 games is a major reason the Browns are playing for a shot at the AFC Championship game on Sunday. He’s thrown 14 touchdowns on a single interception in that span, and the Browns are 7-3, including last week’s 48-37 no-pick win over the Steelers in wild card play. The Chiefs, however, have had the second-most interceptions in the NFL this season with 16, including six by Tyrann Mathieu for third in the NFL. If Mayfield throws picks, the Browns will struggle to win the game. If he doesn’t, they will have a good chance because winning the sales battle is key. Mayfield learned to take control and throw the ball. He doesn’t force it and he goes through his progressions and finds the man open or the one-on-one clashes. He’s mastered Kevin Stefanski’s play-action scheme, and he’s getting more and more confident every week. The offensive line should give him plenty of time to shoot, but he will have to be on the lookout for Mathieu.

Hi, Mary Kay: Will Denzel Ward and Kevin Johnson be ready for a full game in Kansas City? – Ben Jones, Macon, Georgia.

Hi I: Ward and Johnson have done well in training this week after COVID-19, but they won’t know how their conditioning or wind will play out until they play. Myles Garrett had no idea he would struggle until he tried to play almost a full game his first time. Now the Browns know how to watch him, and they will do the same for Ward, Johnson, Joel Bitonio and KhaDarel Hodge. Luckily for the Browns, they’ve had other defensive backs like MJ Stewart who have garnered many valuable reps over the past few months and will be ready to jump in if needed. Stewart, of course, has made game-changing interceptions in each of the last two games, so the revolving door at the back has proven to be beneficial in the long run.

Hi, Mary Kay: What are the prospects or prognosis for Greedy Williams’ future – Tom Eingle, Ruskin, Florida.

Hi, Tom: Williams is still recovering from nerve damage to his shoulder and hopes to be back next season. The Browns seem optimistic that it will be, but it just depends on the regeneration of the nerve. It’s been five months and it hasn’t responded as hoped. The Browns will need to have a good Plan B, which could include re-signing Terrance Mitchell. They will also likely be looking for a starting caliber cornerback in the draft, free agency, or trade.

Hi, Mary Kay: This Browns team is so special. The odds have been stacked against them all season and yet they find a way to get the job done. Do you think they have enough left to beat the Super Bowl champions? Will Jack Conklin be back for this game? Thanks Mary Kay! You’ve been great covering this special team! Go Browns! – Jeffrey Lerner, Avon, Ohio #plantthebrownsflag –

Hey, Jeff: Thank you! And thanks for all your good questions all season. Yeah, I think the Browns have a good chance of beating the Chiefs if they play a clean game and Mayfield doesn’t throw in interceptions. As mentioned above, the Chiefs are tied for the second-most NFL interceptions at 16, including six by Tyrann Mathieu. If Mayfield can avoid the picks and the Browns play an otherwise error-free game, they can win and win a trip to Buffalo for the AFC Championship game against the Bills. I feel this for a number of reasons, including the Browns being excellent in the red zone and the Chiefs being the worst red zone defense in the NFL. The Browns are also pitting their offense in the No.3 run to the Chiefs’ 21st defense. But if Patrick Mahomes himself has an amazing and error-free game himself, he will be hard to beat.

Hi, Mary Kay: Can we expect to see Jedrick Wills Jr., Joel Bitonio, JC Tretter, Wyatt Teller and Jack Conklin start on Sunday? If so, what limits could they have? – Andrew Sprenger, Amherst, Ohio

Hey, Andrew: The Browns will have their starting offensive line intact for the game, and if they win, that will be largely down to his performances. Joel Bitonio is getting off the COVID-19 list, but said he’s not that sick and should be fine. Jack Conklin took a break from training on Wednesday and Thursday due to his hamstring injury, but returned on a limited basis on Friday. Conklin won’t be 100%, but he should be healthy enough to do the job.

Hi, Mary Kay: Where are we in keeping David Njoku? I never heard why he wanted to go, what is his contract status? Thanks and go Browns! – Popoolajoy, Saint-Louis, Mo.

Hey, Pop: The Browns have chosen Njoku’s fifth-year option for 2021 at $ 6.013 million, but that’s not guaranteed and he will only stay on the squad if both sides determine it’s the best thing for them. two parts. Njoku, who wanted to be traded ahead of the season and then canceled his request, finished seventh on the team with just 19 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns. Njoku and Baker Mayfield were seen at odds on the sidelines of the season finale against Pittsburgh over whether or not Njoku was open for a TD pass. The tight end stumbled but then gained a foothold, but Mayfield had already looked for Jarvis Landry by then, and found him in the end zone for TD. I guess Njoku would still like to have a chance to go elsewhere and contribute more.

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