Browns' Jackson: Kessler is still our starting quarterback

After being pulled in favor of Josh McCown on Thursday night, Cody Kessler will remain the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, head coach Hue Jackson told Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot postgame.

Kessler was pulled in the third quarter after giving the Browns a halftime lead while completing 11-of-18 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. He was replaced by the veteran McCown, who went 6-for-13 with 59 yards and two interceptions.

Jackson said he was hoping McCown would give his offense a "spark," according to team writer Patrick Maks.

The Browns, who fell to 0-10 Thursday night, play their next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11.