OAKLAND — The Browns built their biggest lead of the season only to watch it evaporate down the stretch in an overtime loss to the Raiders.
Cleveland fell, 45-42, in Oakland despite a double-digit lead in the second half and a late rally that looked like it would vault it to its first road win in almost three years.
None of it -- neither the most points by a Browns team since 2007 nor fourth-quarter heroics -- was enough in this high-scoring, back-and-forth affair.
The Browns committed four turnovers in rookie Baker Mayfield's starting debut and allowed 535 yards before rookie kicker Matt McCrane made a 29-yard field goal with 1:50 in the extra period.
Key moment: With a 42-34 lead, the Browns couldn't get a stop in the waning minutes of the game. The Raiders marched down the field before Derek Carr tossed a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jared Cook with 30 seconds to play. Then, the veteran quarterback hit Jordy Nelson on the two-point conversion to tie the game. Oakland went on to win in overtime.
Player of the game: Mayfield. It was a far-from-perfect performance from the youngster, but he paced an offense that turned in a huge statistical performance (42 points, 457 yards). Mayfield passed for 264 yards and a pair of touchdowns but accounted for four turnovers, including three after halftime.
Stat of the game: 4 — Despite 42 points and almost 500 yards of total offense, the Browns' four turnovers doomed their chances at their first road win since October 2015.
Who's next?: The Browns continue AFC North play next weekend when they host the Baltimore Ravens.
The Cleveland Browns take on the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde (34) runs against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs against Oakland Raiders defensive back Rashaan Melvin (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) catches a pass in front of Oakland Raiders defensive back Rashaan Melvin (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde (34) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is stopped by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (51), defensive tackle Trevon Coley, bottom center, middle linebacker Joe Schobert (53) and defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cleveland Browns tight end Darren Fells, right, is congratulated by tight end David Njoku (85) after scoring against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cleveland Browns defensive back E.J. Gaines, right, celebrates with strong safety Damarious Randall (23) after intercepting a pass against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) is congratulated by Carlos Hyde after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cleveland Browns strong safety Damarious Randall (23) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
