Browns fans are hoping for good things against the Bengals in Week 16
In the second AFC North matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, the two teams have totally different goals at this point. While DE Myles Garrett has made it clear that winning is important, it is better for the Browns NFL draft positioning if they lose in Week 16. The Bengals have slim hopes of staying in the NFL playoff race.
With Dorian Thompson-Robinson starting, it will be interesting how Cleveland tries to attack the Cincinnati defense that has been porous all year long. With injuries in the secondary, can the Browns stop the Bengals explosive offense led by Joe Burrow?
As the Battle of Ohio goes on today we will be sharing any Cleveland highlights of interest as we know many fans may be preparing or traveling for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Check back here to see all of them.
Starting with the first offensive play for the Browns as RB Jerome Ford took it 66 yards:
Jerome Ford goes 66 yards on the first play!
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Unfortunately, D’Onta Foreman fumbled at the goal line a couple of plays later to keep the game scoreless.
Sadly, besides a Myles Garrett sack, Cleveland failed to bring highlights this week until a solid touchdown drive in the third quarter leading to this Ford touchdown:
Jerome Ford finds the end zone!
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Prior to that drive, the Browns passing offense had negative overall yardage under DTR but now pull closer with the Bengals leading 17-6 after a missed extra point by Dustin Hopkins.