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The best reactions to the Browns’ win, 635 days in the making

Lebron James, J.R. Smith, and Lincoln Riley were among the members of the sports world happy to see the Browns FINALLY win a game.

NFL: New York Jets at Cleveland Browns
NFL: New York Jets at Cleveland Browns
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Baker Mayfield was the spark the Browns needed to claim their first victory in 635 days. It was a 21-17 win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football, that will most likely begin Mayfield’s reign as the starting quarterback in Cleveland.

After Terrance Mitchell’s game-sealing interception on Sam Darnold, Browns fans — and even fans of rival teams — were celebrating Cleveland’s first win since December 24, 2016.

Mayfield’s former head coach was certainly happy for him, while remembering back to the day when his quarterback planted an Oklahoma flag on the field at Ohio State. Fans in Ohio hated Mayfield in that moment, but they love him in Cleveland now.

Myles Garrett had two sacks in the win and kept it simple in his reaction after the game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were represented at the game as J.R. Smith was celebrating shirtless in the stands, as promised.

LeBron James congratulated the Browns from afar.

Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson wasn’t so happy about the Browns stealing the Philly Special.

But he was happy for Mayfield.

This reaction is a bit hard to follow from Darrelle Revis.

Vikings safety George Iloka just wanted to see the fridges open.

And here’s one of those fridges...

And another ... in action.

Somehow, WWE’s Mike Mizanin, AKA The Miz, had his own Bud Light victory fridge. He’s a life-long Browns fan.

Overseas, Browns fan in London — named, as it were, Paul Brown — even popped open a bottle of champagne:

Rams punter Johnny Hekker let out a “Dilly, Dilly” in honor of the win.

And his Rams teammate Ogbo Okoronkwo was ready to back Mayfield after the game, too.

Even AFC North rivals were giving it up for the Browns.

That includes Bengals running back, and Mayfield’s former Oklahoma teammate Joe Mixon.

Good luck to the Cleveland police.

As Victor Cruz said, it really does feel like the Browns won the Super Bowl. In reality, they’re 1-1-1.

For now, the city of Cleveland celebrates.

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