Studs and duds from the Cleveland Browns crushing loss to Titans

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Freddie Kitchens talks with defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence #99 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Titans defeated the Browns 43-13. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 20: Jarvis Landry #80 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after throwing for a two-point conversion during the third quarter against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Stud: Jarvis Landry

Jarvis Landry was expected to perform better in his second season with the Browns because of having his best friend Odell Beckham on the field alongside him. Instead of being the No. 1 receiver, Landry slid into the No. 2 receiver role, a role that suits him better.

That showed on Sunday, as Landry was able to make several chunk plays, despite seeing less targets than he typically would have last season. Landry caught four of his seven targets for 67 yards, with his longest reception going for 34 yards.

Landry was key in the Browns moving down the field for their only touchdown in the second half. Facing a 3rd and 16, Landry caught a 23-yard reception to keep the drive going. A play later, Landry caught a back shoulder throw from Mayfield for 34 yards, putting Cleveland at the 3-yard line. The Browns scored a touchdown a play later.

Landry’s biggest strength is his ability to make difficult catches in tight windows. He may not always create space, but he can make plays even when a defender is draped over him. That ability was key in catching the 34-yard reception.

He may be a controversial figure in Cleveland because of his salary. But nonetheless, Landry will be a vital part of the Browns offense, and he played a key role in helping the Browns on Sunday to score the limited points they did.