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D’Ernest Johnson’s touchdown run caps impressive opening drive by Browns

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Chris Simms and Mike Florio break down the Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns Thursday night matchup and explain why it could come down to who's out with injuries on both teams.

Baker who? Nick who? Kareem who?

The Browns didn’t miss Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb or Kareem Hunt on their first drive. Case Keenum led the Browns right down the field after taking the opening kickoff.

It took Cleveland only five plays to go 75 yards.

Keenum went 2-for-2 for 41 yards, throwing a 7-yarder to Jarvis Landry and a 34-yarder to Austin Hooper.

D’Ernest Johnson, making his first career start, had three carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. His 20-yard run set up his 4-yard score.

It was Johnson’s first career touchdown.

Browns receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones injured his groin during pregame warmups, and the team lists him as questionable to play.