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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski runs off the field at halftime during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
With flak flying back home, Browns visit struggling Bengals

By Mitch Stacy 55 minutes ago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tries to recover from a sack as he walks off the field during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Browns' Mayfield ignoring critics, 'noise' aimed at him

By Tom Withers Oct. 21, 2020 12:59 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. Green, top, is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Khari Willis (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Despite blowing 21-0 lead, Bengals hope turnaround is near

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 19, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) kneels on the field as Tennessee Titans players celebrate after the Titans won 42-36 in overtime at an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
NFL Today, Week 6

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 09:39 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) is greeted by teammates in the end zone after intercepting a pass buy Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) and taking it in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers stay perfect, blow out Mayfield, Browns 38-7

By Will Graves Oct. 18, 2020 05:45 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) and outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Brady, Bucs roll to win, give Packers first loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 12:03 PM EDT

Fans line up before the gates open at Heinz Field for an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 11:42 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashard Higgins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns never win in Pittsburgh, so challenge is immense

By Barry Wilner Oct. 16, 2020 01:43 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) cannot hold onto the ball in the end zone as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ doesn't practice, Mayfield better for banged-up Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 16, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cobi Hamilton (83) makes the winning touchdown catch during overtime of an NFL football game with Cleveland Browns strong safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) defending in Pittsburgh. Whether playing in Three Rivers Stadium or at Heinz Field, most of Cleveland's trips down the Turnpike and across the Pennsylvania state line have not gone well. The Browns are just 6-41 on their visits to the Steel City since 1970. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham, File)
Pitt-iful: Browns try to end 16-game losing streak at Heinz

By Tom Withers Oct. 15, 2020 07:04 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells at members of his offensive line as they walk off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Old man quarterbacks Brady and Rodgers face off Sunday

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Same old Browns? Cleveland can quiet critics in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Oct. 15, 2020 04:53 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns send "ill" Beckham home, QB Mayfield feeling better

By Tom Withers Oct. 15, 2020 01:46 PM EDT

Steelers face surging Browns in statement game for both

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 11:48 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (4-1) at PITTSBURGH (4-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET CBS OPENING LINE — Steelers by 5 1/2 RECORD...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' QB Mayfield limited in practice with rib injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 14, 2020 12:50 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) returns a kickoff for 101-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Injuries to Leonard, Castonzo keep Colts out of sync in loss

By Michael Marot Oct. 12, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
October surprise: Browns are 4-1, looking like contenders

By Tom Withers Oct. 12, 2020 03:55 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Mayfield "sore" with rib injury, CB Williams to IR

By Tom Withers Oct. 12, 2020 12:51 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich keeps watch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Rivers' Pick 6, safety doom Colts in 32-23 loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 11, 2020 10:02 PM EDT