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Mayfield grades two-TD debut as 'not so bad'

It might only be the preseason, but one game in, Baker Mayfield showed why the Cleveland Browns made him the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft.

Replacing starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor late in the first quarter, Mayfield threw two touchdowns in two-plus quarters to help the Browns beat the Giants 20-10 on Thursday night.

He hit 11 of 20 passes for 212 yards, didn't turn the ball over and converted two fourth-down plays with his feet.

"I'm aware that it was the first game, and in that respect, it's not so bad," said Mayfield, the Heisman Trophy winner from Oklahoma.