In a hot-and-cold performance that has mirrored his season and motivated the Browns to remove him as their starting quarterback, Brian Hoyer did little in relief of injured Johnny Manziel on Sunday at Carolina.
Hoyer completed 7 of 13 for 134 yards, one touchdown and one interception. But most of that territory was gained on an 81-yard scoring strike to outrageously open tight end Jordan Cameron five minutes into the fourth quarter. Hoyer did lead him perfectly.
He also underthrew Travis Benjamin on his next pass and was picked off. If Manziel remains sidelined, Hoyer will likely get the start in the season finale next Sunday in Baltimore.