The Browns offense has perked up since the bye week, notably the play of Baker Mayfield at quarterback. But there is still ample room for improvement.
One of the big areas where Mayfield and the Browns can improve is from “empty” sets. That’s where Mayfield is alone in the backfield behind the line, with the running back lined up outside with the receivers. Per NFL Matchup from ESPN, Mayfield is the NFL’s worst quarterback when working in empty formations.
The Browns don’t do it frequently, but the results are not pretty. One interesting note is that the quarterbacks joining Mayfield in the bottom ranks are all typically supported by strong running games.
