BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Browns made a decision to start Bailey Zappe over Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the final game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens. However, the team chose to change gears following a disastrous couple of offensive series,

It's not fair to Cleveland Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe that he was stuck starting for the team in its final game of the 2024-25 season. Zappe is somehow the 40th Cleveland starting quarter

BEREA, Ohio — Browns third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe, who might take his place on the infamous quarterback jersey as the 40th one to start a game for the Browns since 1999, is used to getting thrown into the fire.

With Zappe set to start, the Browns are sadly set to start their 40th quarterback since 1999. AP source says Bailey Zappe will start at quarterback for the Browns on Saturday. He'll be No. 40 since 1999. Zappe will get some valuable reps in the Browns' final contest against the Baltimore Ravens.

The 3-13 Cleveland Browns are turning to Bailey Zappe as their starting quarterback for Saturday’s season finale in Baltimore, a team source confirmed.

Cleveland is 3-13 heading into Week 18 after a 20-3 loss to the Dolphins in Week 17, while the Ravens are 11-5 and lead the AFC North heading into Week 18. On Tuesday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he’s considering playing both Bailey Zappe and Dorian Thompson-Robinson as quarterbacks.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe preview Saturday's game with the Ravens, Lance Reisland gives a scouting report and they all make their picks.

Bailey Zappe made a bit of history Saturday afternoon when he took the opening snap of the Cleveland Browns' Week 18 clash against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Zappe is the 40th quarterback to start under center for the Browns' franchise since the 1999 NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns entered their Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens as massive underdogs, and the spread has gotten even wider since it was reported that Bailey Zappe would be starting at quarterback.

Pierce’s first career interception helped seal the AFC North title for the Ravens, and cameras captured the excitement from his teammates, turning the unforgettable moment into a viral sensation. The play happened late in the fourth quarter when Pierce dropped into coverage and intercepted a pass thrown by Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe.