The Facts: The 2020 season has proved to be a turning point for Mayfield, and the Cleveland Browns are confident he will be their franchise quarterback going forward. "From what I understand, he has answered all questions for them as an organization," said NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. "They do believe he is their franchise quarterback. And it's not just what he's done on the field, it's also off the field -- the maturity that he's shown, and the Browns are clearly all in on this guy based on what he has done this year."

Diehards Line:Rapoport, speaking before today's Divisional playoff game against the Chiefs, added, "As far as a possible contract extension, it could come this offseason, could also come next offseason. There is no rush. There's a lot of other issues at play here, but make no mistake -- Baker is their guy in Cleveland." Mayfield's play in 2020 should benefit any impending contract extension. The former No. 1 overall pick led the franchise to its first playoff win since 1994 with last week's wild-card victory over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, which comes amid Cleveland's first playoff appearance in 18 years. Mayfield may not have posted career-highs in touchdowns or yards in 2020, but the third-year QB did have his most efficient season with a 26-8 TD-to-INT ratio while becoming a veritable leader in the locker room. As the Browns battle Kansas City on Sunday afternoon, the franchise and their QB can be rest assured their future is secured beyond the 2020 season regardless of the outcome.