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The theme of the first-round matchup of Cleveland and Carolina was Baker Mayfield going up against his former Browns teammates and coaches. But, rookie kicker Cade York stole the show.
Following a great Mayfield drive to give Carolina the lead, Cade York faced a 58-yard field goal to win the game.
Rookie kicker Cade York gives Cleveland the lead from 58 yards out!
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The kick by York made Browns fans happy
It might be premature for a statue, but York took a big step forward for one today.
Buy the jerseys. Build the statue. Sound the horns. The #Browns have a franchise kicker and his name is Cade York.
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) September 11, 2022
According to a random guy on twitter, it was the longest Browns field goal since 1980.
Cade York made the longest Browns field goal since 1984. pic.twitter.com/fUqLxSQlKp
— Nick Karns (@karnsies817) September 11, 2022
Of course, someone had to make a royal family joke.
I’m gonna tell my kids this is Cade York #Browns pic.twitter.com/A5nqRsIreh
— CleWest (@erjmanlasvegas) September 11, 2022
After a 58-yard game-winning kick, he definitely has that dog in him.
Cade York received an X-Ray after the #Browns season opener: pic.twitter.com/MKCswyxNJn
— Dawgs of War Podcast (@DoWPodcast) September 11, 2022
It’s a big win for Cleveland, who needs every win they can get while Deshaun Watson serves his suspension .