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Grades from the 31-17 loss to the Bengals

By Jonathan Goehring

Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) reacts on the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) reacts on the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) makes a catch against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard (21) in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) makes a catch against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard (21) in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight Ends: A

Finally, it appears that Gary Barnidge is back to previous form. After several mediocre games in a row, 2015’s breakout star had a fabulous game on Sunday. Serving as the leading receiver, Barnidge caught six passes for 66 yards. He was only targeted seven times during the game, making his numbers very efficient as well.

Even more impressively though was Barnidge’s blocking ability. Running with Hogan and providing several key blocks proved as crucial in the rookie’s breakout game. Much of what Cleveland’s tight end did creating holes filled some voids which were left by the offensive line.

Barnidge’s afternoon was highlighted by one especially creative play. On Kessler’s final play of the game, the play that he was injured, he flipped the ball out strangely before getting hit. Barnidge caught the ball with one hand, and powered down to the 5-yard line. Though not the most glamorous of plays, this proved significant as it led to a Crowell touchdown.

As the Browns move forward, they will need more of these types of efforts from their big tight end. Not many “A”s are given following Browns losses, but Barnidge absolutely deserved this one.

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