Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) stares down Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) as he runs to the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Chiefs have their regular kicker back. The Browns have temporarily booted theirs. Harrison Butker will handle kicking duties for Kansas City after missing four games following knee surgery.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins won’t get booted to the bench without trying to get a leg up. The Browns elevated Riley Patterson from the practice squad on Saturday to possibly replace Hopkins Sunday against the Chiefs, but he certainly isn’t making it easy to sit him down, even if it’s just for a game.