Baker Mayfield says he is going to enjoy the win with his teammates, but that he isn't losing focus on the big picture. (0:39)

CLEVELAND -- Baker Mayfield's first throw zipped on a quick line down the hashmark to Jarvis Landry for a 14-yard gain.

At that moment, the energy and feel of a stadium changed. A Cleveland Browns team and fan base used to seeing bad things happen suddenly noticed the first overall pick in the draft bringing energy to what had been a listless, ineffective offense.

When Mayfield walked on the field late in the first half, the Browns were down 14-0. By game's end, Mayfield had erased the deficit and led Cleveland to 21 points in just more than a half, giving the Browns a 21-17 win over the Jets and opening up Bud Light beer coolers all over Cleveland to celebrate the Browns' first win in 635 days.

"Dilly dilly to the Cleveland fans," said Mayfield, who guided four scoring drives and threw for 201 yards as the Browns got a win for the first time since Dec. 24, 2016.

When Terrance Mitchell intercepted Jets rookie Sam Darnold with 11 seconds left, he ran 65 yards to jump into the Dawg Pound at the east end of FirstEnergy Stadium. It was sweet relief and a cathartic end to a long and drawn-out nightmare.

"Am I excited about tonight?" coach Hue Jackson said. "Oh my gosh, are you kidding me? I am tired of all the jokes. I am tired of all the things being said."

Mayfield drew the plaudits, and deservedly so. He didn't look, carry himself or play like a rookie, nor did he look like a guy who had not taken a regular-season NFL snap before he replaced Tyrod Taylor, who left with a concussion.

Mayfield played with energy, poise and precision.

And in doing so he energized the team and its home stadium.