CINCINNATI — Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski stated he plans to start out Dorian Thompson-Robinson at quarterback in opposition to the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 29, regardless of his two interceptions in a 24-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Thompson-Robinson spent a number of minutes within the medical tent after D’Onta Foreman’s goal-line fumble on Cleveland’s opening possession, however Thompson-Robinson returned for the second drive and completed the sport. He stated he was evaluated for a lingering calf harm, however he plans to play in opposition to the Dolphins.
The 2023 fifth-round decide made his first begin of the season and fourth of his profession on Sunday, however he struggled for a lot of the afternoon. Thompson-Robinson accomplished 20 of 34 passes for 157 yards and had two of the Browns’ three turnovers, together with a purple zone interception early within the fourth quarter with Cleveland trailing 17-6.
Thompson-Robinson, who additionally rushed 9 instances for 49 yards, had zero web yards passing at halftime and was sacked 5 instances.
“I can not cuss, however there is a phrase I need to say. It wasn’t a superb day,” Thompson-Robinson stated. “I do know we had good moments, however good moments do not win soccer video games.”
Cleveland completed the sport with 273 whole yards of offense however averaged simply 3.3 yards per play after working again Jerome Ford’s 66-yard run on the primary play from scrimmage.
“We have to do a greater job in a bunch of various areas,” Stefanski stated, “however backside line, we do need to deal with the soccer.”
Thompson-Robinson took over for Jameis Winston, who was benched earlier within the week after which was made the emergency quarterback due to an harm to his proper (throwing) shoulder. Bailey Zappe, whom the Browns signed off the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ observe squad in October, served because the backup Sunday.
