a season since 1994. On November 15, the Browns defeated the Houston Texans 10–7 at home and improved to a 6–3 record. With the victory, Baker Mayfield surpassed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the winningest quarterback at FirstEnergy Stadium. On December 6, the Browns scored 38 first-half points on their way to a 41–35 road victory against the Tennessee Titans, their second four-game winning streak of the season. The Browns improved to 9–3 with the victory, clinching their first winning season since 2007. On December 27, the Browns lost to the New York Jets by a final score of 16–23, dropping their record to 10–5. The Browns were missing two starting linebackers, four wide receivers, and starting left tackle Jedrick Wills due to NFL COVID-19 protocols. With the loss, the Browns entered the final week of the season needing a home victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs. On January 3, 2021, the Browns defeated the Steelers 24–22 to finish with a 11–5 record, clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2002 and ending the NFL's longest active playoff drought at 17 seasons. Several members of the team received individual accolades at the conclusion of the regular season: RB Nick Chubb, LG Joel Bitonio, and DE Myles Garrett each received Pro Bowl recognition, while Garrett and right tackle Jack Conklin were named to the 2020 All-Pro first team. Kevin Stefanski was named the NFL Coach of the Year, the first Browns head coach to win the award since Forrest Gregg in 1976. On January 10, 2021, the Browns scored an NFL playoff record 28 first quarter points on their way to a 48–37 away victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round. Baker Mayfield threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns in his playoff debut, leading the Browns to their first win at Heinz Field since 2003, first playoff win since 1995, and first road playoff victory since 1969. On January 17, 2021, the Browns lost 17-22 to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, ending their season. Despite the loss, the Browns received league-wide praise for the turnaround accomplished by the organization during the 2020 season and the excellent performances that came from the overhaul, with a growing number of fans and commentators seeing them as perennial playoff contenders for the future. The Cleveland Browns spent much of the 2021 offseason