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.

It's not fair to Cleveland Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe that he was stuck starting for the team in its final game of the 2024-25 season. Zappe is somehow the 40th Cleveland starting quarter

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.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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.

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Pierce’s first career interception helped seal the AFC North title for the Ravens, and cameras captured the excitement from his teammates, turning the unforgettable moment into a viral sensation. The play happened late in the fourth quarter when Pierce dropped into coverage and intercepted a pass thrown by Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe.

And Lordy, Lordy the Cleveland Browns hit 40. Much hay is being made about the fact that by appearing in the mercifully final outing of the season yesterday, Bailey Zappe became the 40th quarterback to start a game since the franchise returned in 1999.