The Cleveland Browns defense had a variety of performances in the 21-7 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the final result, Cleveland’s defensive game plan was aligned with stopping the Chiefs offense.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass under pressure from Dalvin Tomlinson of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of Sunday's game in Cleveland. Mahomes suffered a high ankle ...

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) carries between Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks, left, and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J.

The only thing the Chiefs had to worry about in the final minutes Sunday was Patrick Mahomes’ ankle. Mahomes threw two touchdown passes before limping off with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter, Xavier Worthy ran for a score and Kansas City finally had a relatively easy win,

This final stretch of the season should allow Cleveland to evaluate younger players and those who have potentially complicated contracts.

Sixty-two of those yards came on Cleveland’s lone touchdown of the game ... The Streetsboro High School graduate can seize a spot on the Browns defensive line next season next to Dalvin Tomlinson if he continues this type of play. The Browns committed ...

Mahomes threw two touchdown passes before limping off with an injury in the fourth quarter, Xavier Worthy ran for a score and Kansas City finally had a relatively easy win, 21-7, over the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns.