The Browns hit a speed bump in Week 5, dropping a rainy game to the Jets after riding a three-game winning streak. But while their old team was taking the L, some former Cleveland stars were out there showing off across the league, with Jacoby Brissett putting up some serious numbers for the Cardinals.
Brissett and Wilson Bring the Heat for Arizona
Jacoby Brissett absolutely balled out for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, proving he is still a force to be reckoned with. The QB went 29 for 47 passing, racking up an impressive 292 passing yards. He threw three touchdowns, making it look easy, and only had one interception. Talk about a big day! His old squad might have lost, but Brissett was doing everything he could to get a W for his current team. And he wasn’t alone in Arizona. Linebacker Mack Wilson also had himself a solid outing, recording seven tackles for the Cardinals. These two are definitely making a statement.
Defensive Standouts and Kicking Kings Elsewhere
Around the league, other former Browns players were making their presence known. Devin Bush, now with the Chicago Bears, was a tackling machine, leading the charge with eight tackles. Greg Newsome put in work for the New York Giants, adding four tackles to his name. Jadaveon Clowney, out there with the Houston Texans, also contributed with two tackles. It’s clear these guys are still making an impact wherever they land. On the special teams front, Chase McLaughlin handled business for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, nailing his only field goal attempt from 41 yards and adding three extra points. Not everyone saw game action though, with Baker Mayfield and David Njoku for Tampa Bay and Dalvin Tomlinson for the Chargers all sitting out Week 5.
Week 5 showed that while their old squad might have stumbled, plenty of ex-Browns are still making noise. We will be watching to see if Brissett can keep that passing attack hot for Arizona and if the defensive standouts like Bush and Wilson keep racking up those tackles in Week 6.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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