NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Iron Sheik attends Riff Raff in Concert at Webster Hall on October 29, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 27: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns pumps his fist after a touchdown rush by Isaiah Crowell at Arrowhead Stadium during the third quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 27, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Iron Sheik isn't known for handing out compliments as much as he is for dishing out insults.
On Sunday, the Sheik gave Johnny Manziel a stamp of approval -- despite a mediocre passing performance (13 of 32 for 136 yards and one interception) in Cleveland's 17-13 loss at Kansas City.
It was a different story on the ground as Johnny "Football" ran for 108 yards on 11 carries, rallying the Browns from a 17-3 halftime deficit to threatening twice in the fourth quarter for a possible go-ahead score.
Sure, it wasn't a win, but the Browns covered the 11½-point line.
Meanwhile, Sheiky Baby also was pleased with the Falcons dealing the Panthers their first loss of the season.
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