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Browns can't overcome COVID, Raiders in heartbreaking loss

After all they endured over the past week, the Browns were seconds away from an unlikely leap into first place in the AFC North

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First Thoughts: Short-handed Browns come up short in excruciating loss to Raiders After valiant comeback led by replacement QB Nick Mullens, Cleveland falls on last-second field goal, crushing playoff hopes.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Grade Nick Mullens' performance against the Raiders in Week 15 (poll) How did Browns quarterback Nick Mullens do in Monday's game against the Raiders? You tell us.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Nick Mullens Postgame Press Conference vs. Raiders ' Cleveland Browns Nick Mullens addressed the media following the Browns' 16-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on December 20th, 2021.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Replacement QB Nick Mullens says sudden loss 'stinks,' understands feeding Nick Chubb on late third down Nick Chubb might be the Browns' best player, but Alex Van Pelt might be second guessing himself about not giving his replacement QB one last...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Comes up just short in spot start Mullens completed 20 of 30 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 16-14 loss to the Raiders.

Impact A Browns skill position group decimated by a COVID-19 outbreak didn't do Mullens many favors and committed a number of costly drops, but the third-string quarterback still almost managed to lead Cleveland to victory with both Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum on the reserve/COVID-19 list. After being shut out in the first half, the Browns got a Nick Chubb rushing touchdown in the third quarter before Mullens found tight end Harrison Bryant for the go-ahead six-yard score on fourth down with 3:45 remaining. The Raiders answered with a game-winning 48-yard field goal on the game's final play, prevailing despite Mullens' valiant effort. At least one of Mayfield or Keenum will almost certainly be back in time to start against the Packers in Week 16, relegating Mullens back to the bench.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns

Daniel Carlson’s 48-yard field goal as time expired sent the Las Vegas Raiders to a 16-14 win over the COVID-19-depleted Cleveland Browns in a game pushed back two days by the NFL...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch Nick Mullens find Harrison Bryant for a 6-yard touchdown to give the Browns a late lead vs. the Raiders Nick Mullens connected with Harrison Bryant on a six-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to give the Browns their first lead vs....

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Nick Mullens extends broken fourth-down play for game-tying TD pass Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens extends broken fourth-down play for game-tying TD pass.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Nick Mullens' 25-yard loft connects with leaping Peoples-Jones Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens' 25-yard loft connects with leaping wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

NFL odds: How to bet Raiders-Browns, point spread, more

Check out the NFL odds on Raiders vs. Browns, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.

DECEMBER 20, 2021

COVID-19's impact on sports: Is this our new normal?

COVID-19 is once again impacting the sports world, leaving the long-term picture unclear, Martin Rogers writes.

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Who is quarterback Nick Mullens, Browns' starter against Raiders? With Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum on COVID list, Nick Mullens will lead Browns against Raiders. What to know about the QB from Southern Mi...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

Several asymptomatic, vaccinated NFL players tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of “targeted” testing, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Mo...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Browns QB Nick Mullens is next to Patrick Mahomes, Brett Favre in the record book The Cleveland Browns will turn to Nick Mullens against the Las Vegas Raiders. Here is what to know about the quarterback from Southern Miss.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Browns' Baker Mayfield, coach Kevin Stefanski out vs. Raiders; Nick Mullens to start at QB Mullens, 26, is the team's third-string QB. He has not played this season for Cleveland after appearing in 10 games for San Francisco last y...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Browns QBs Baker Mayfield, Case Keenum remain on COVID list; Nick Mullens to start vs. Raiders The Browns will have to face the Raiders without QBs Baker Mayfield and backup Case Keenum, leaving Nick Mullens as Monday's starter.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Mayfield out, Browns down several starters for Raiders game

Baker Mayfield ran out of time

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baker Mayfield remains on COVID list, and Nick Mullens will start vs. Raiders Quarterback Baker Mayfield didn’t get his wish. He didn’t test negative Monday morning and won’t be activated from the COVID-19 reserve list...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Set for Monday start Mullens looks set to start Monday's game against the Raiders with Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum both having failed to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols, Tom Pelissero of NFL N...

Impact Mullens' first career start came against the Raiders in prime time back in 2018, when he was a member of the 49ers, and he managed to post three touchdowns and 262 passing yards en route to a blowout win. That said, he now faces the task of leading a Browns roster that still has a number of players on the COVID-19 list, including both Jarvis Landry and Austin Hooper. Kyle Lauletta appears set to operate as Mullens' backup versus Las Vegas.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns QB Nick Mullens will officially start vs. Raiders The Browns will start Nick Mullens in Week 15 against the Raiders with Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum OUT

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

The Latest: Broncos' Bridgewater taken off on stretcher

Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was strapped down on a body board and carted off the field in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postponement gives Browns practice, more time before Raiders

Gifted two days by the NFL to maybe get healthier, the Browns prepared for a game they expected to play Saturday

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Mullens seeks 'smooth operation' as next man up at QB Mullens’ meticulous preparation and experience has given his coaches strong belief he can succeed if needed Monday against Las Vegas

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM