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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Better without Beckham? Stats say maybe; Mayfield disagrees

By Tom Withers 7 hrs ago

Cincinnati Bengals' Darius Phillips (23) intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Browns place Beckham on injured reserve after knee injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 27, 2020 01:44 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) celebrates a touchdown against Cleveland Browns' Andrew Sendejo (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hasty, Shepard

By Brandon C. Williams Oct. 27, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

Injuries and strife plague Bengals' defense as Burrow stars

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 26, 2020 05:55 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals defense is in disarray, on the field and off. Multiple injuries to key personnel and an...

Cleveland Browns' Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) celebrates his touchdown reception with Jarvis Landry (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Big loss: Browns take first steps without injured Beckham

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2020 03:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament during Sunday's 37-34 win at Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Beckham's season over, Browns star WR tears knee ligament

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2020 10:40 AM EDT

NFL Today-Week 7

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 09:16 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Oct. 26 Chicago (5-1) at Los Angeles Rams (4-2), 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN — The Los Angeles Rams host the...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is chased by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hard-luck Bengals keep letting close games slip away

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 25, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

NFL Today-Week 7

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 06:15 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Oct. 26 Chicago (5-1) at Los Angeles Rams (4-2), 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN — The Los Angeles Rams host the...

Players reacting to seeing Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) lying on the ground after getting hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Browns' Beckham, Washington's Collins leave with injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 06:12 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks with wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones after Peoples-Jones' touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Hurting Mayfield, Browns score late, outduel Bengals 37-34

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 25, 2020 04:54 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert pitches the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 12:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to avoid a tackle by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns TE Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Cincy

By Tom Withers Oct. 23, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tries to recover from a sack as teammates offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (71), offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) and center JC Tretter (64) look on 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 Oct. 22, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

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