The Cleveland Browns didn't look as hot as expected on Sunday. In Cleveland, the new-look Browns faltered to a 43-13 loss at the hands of the Tennessee Titans.

After the loss, Browns quarterback remains confident in his team, saying, via ESPN's Jake Trotter: 

“Everyone is going to throw us in the trash. And I think that’s good. … I know how we’re going to react.”

Mayfield had a day to forget. In the fourth quarter of the game, he threw three interceptions to seal a Titans win. In total, he went 25 for 38 passing for 285 yards and a touchdown to those interceptions.

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For the entirety of the game, the Browns offensive line struggled to protect Mayfield. They allowed five sacks to the Titans, including two and a half from the ageless Cameron Wake. Part of their struggles came from defending the left side after Greg Robinson was ejected in the first half for kicking a Titans player.

The Browns' offensive line struggles were expected, as many in the offseason figured it was the weakest link on the team. They traded one of their best linemen to the New York Giants in Kevin Zeitler earlier on in the offseason in a package to reel in Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon. It's clear they missed him.

Luckily, the Browns have 15 more games to play. The team includes many new additions, including moving former interim offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens to head coach.

Sunday was an indication that the Browns are going to go through some growing pains.