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,

Bailey Zappe will be quarterback No. 4 and No. 40 for the Browns. He was chosen by coach Kevin Stefanski to start Saturday’s season finale at Baltimore, making him the fourth quarterback to start this season and the 40th since Cleveland returned to the NFL as an expansion team in 1999.

BEREA, Ohio — It’s time to haul out the infamous Browns jersey and tack Bailey Zappe’s name on as the 40th quarterback to start for the Browns since 1999. Zappe will start the season finale on Saturday against the 11-5 Ravens in Baltimore, the Browns said Thursday.

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.

In his first Browns start in Baltimore, Zappe threw an ugly pick-6 in the first quarter right into the hands of Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins. Wiggins had a clear lane to catch the ball and ran it right into the end zone for Baltimore’s first touchdown of the game.

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.

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.

At the end of another unproductive season, the Cleveland Browns will turn to their fourth starting quarterback of the year and their 40th since 1999. The Browns on Thursday named

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.

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.

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly benching Dorian Thompson-Robinson in favor of finishing out the season behind Bailey Zappe. Zappe will start

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.