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Baker Mayfield, Browns Beat Lions 35-17 in Final Preseason Game

The Cleveland Browns finished their preseason with an impressive 35-17 victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Thursday.

Cleveland ended the preseason 3-1, while Detroit went 1-3, but Thursday's game was all about No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield, who was making his first NFL start while most of the primary contributors rested.

Mayfield's offense was dominant in the first half, and he went 9-of-16 for 138 yards while directing three scoring drives.

Baker Mayfield Looks Like a Star in the Making

Yes, the fourth preseason game comes with all the necessary caveats since the starters weren't on the field, but Mayfield's offense was unstoppable when he played and took a 25-0 lead into halftime.