Although Joe Flacco’s Cleveland Browns debut was uneventful and showed some potential, it ultimately ended in a loss.

Though it was closer than the score might suggest, Cleveland lost to the Rams by two touchdowns. The Rams won 36-19, which was their third consecutive victory.

With less than seven minutes left, Flacco threw a deep interception to Rams S John Johnson III, who was able to return it for a significant gain. It eventually set up Cooper Kupp’s game-winning score, which increased the lead to eight points.

The fact that Johnson is getting paid more than $8 million by the Browns this season is a drawback of his interception. Cleveland cut Johnson as a cap casualty following last