Browns falter, fall way short of huge expectations, playoffs

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips celebrates sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrates a 26-yard touchdown with offensive tackle James Hudson (66) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 21-16 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) celebrates with fans after the Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 21-16 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, talks with quarterback Case Keenum during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)