Browns replay: Cleveland Browns beat Cincinnati Bengals on 'Monday Night Football'

The bye week can't come fast enough for the Browns.

But they have to get through a Monday night game against the division rival Cincinnati Bengals first. How they play Monday night could be a strong indicator of what's to come after the bye.

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Will they be together, focused and motivated? Or will they look like the team that sleep-walked through an embarrassing loss to the New England Patriots two weeks ago? If the way they played against the Baltimore Ravens last week is an indication, it's a team that hasn't yet thrown in the towel.

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How they'll look if they take a 2-6 record into the bye week could be something altogether different.

There will be three games after the bye before suspended quarterback Deshaun Watson takes over for embattled backup Jacoby Brissett. It's safe to say the Browns have to beat the Bengals and win at least two of the three games following the bye to leave the Watson-led Browns with any semblance of playoff hopes.

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Even that might not be enough, but a win over a divisional opponent would certainly give the Browns something to build upon.

Check back here for updates on the game Monday night:

Browns win 32-13

Joe Burrow connects with Tee Higgins

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow connects on a 41-yard pass to Tee Higgins, where defensive back M.J. Emerson had the coverage. Higgins made a spectacular play to cap a 5-play, 75-yard drive and but the Browns lead to 32-13.

Browns RB Nick Chubb scores

The Browns answer the Bengals drive with an 8-play, 83-yard drive capped by an 11-yard TD run. Cade York hits the extra point to give the Browns a 32-6 lead.

Bengals get on the scoreboard

The Bengals score on a 13-yard TD pass from quarterback Joe Burrow. They caught a break when M.J. Emerson deflected the ball but it fell into the hands of wide receiver Tyler Boyd. Kicker Evan McPherson missed the extra point. The Browns lead 25-6.

End of the third quarter

Browns lead 25-0.

Browns score second TD of second half

The Browns take a 25-0 lead on a 4-yard TD pass from Jacoby Brissett to wide receiver Amari Cooper. The 8-play, 60 yard drive comes after a resolute Browns defense held the Bengals.

Browns trying to take control in second half

The Browns take an 18-0 lead on a 3-yard scramble by quarterback Jacoby Brissett to cap an 11-play, 75-yard drive.

Browns kicker Cade York delivers

Browns kicker Cade York comes through with a 55-yard field goal to end the first half .

Bengals kicker Evan McPherson misses a field goal

After an interception by Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett, the Bengals are unable to capitalize with kicker Evan McPherson missing on a 47-yard field goal with 44 seconds left in the half.

Browns get second turnover

Linebacker Sione Takitaki gets a strip-sack with the fumble recovered by former Ohio State Buckeye Tommy Togiai. The Browns are driving with two minutes left.

Browns take the lead

It can be confirmed there is actual offense - courtesy of Nick Chubb who scores on a direct snap from the 3-yard line to give the Browns a 7-0 lead.

End of first quarter

Game is scoreless at the end of the first quarter.

Browns can't capitalize on an interception

Browns DB A.J. Green intercepts a Joe Burrow pass at the Browns 16, but are unable to capitalize as kicker Cade York has a 53-yard kick blocked.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Browns break their losing streak, beat Cincinnati Bengals