Sunday replay: Cleveland Browns beat Cincinati Bengals 41-16

A season ago in Cincinnati, the Cleveland Browns lost Odell Beckham Jr. for the season with a knee injury in what became a thrilling win by the team.

The Browns arrive back in the Queen City just over a year later only a few days after parting ways with the star wide receiver after a week of drama.

Their full focus will need to be on an improved Bengals team, as both teams look to bounce back from ugly losses to stay in the thick of the AFC playoff race.

The Browns are 4-4 after stumbling to a 15-10 home loss to the Steelers. They've lost three of their last four games, falling far short of the lofty expectations they began training camp with back in the heat of July.

The 5-3 Bengals had no such expectations placed upon them when the season began. But they served notice they were a threat by routing the Ravens in Baltimore two weeks ago before a stumble of their own in last week's loss to the struggling New York Jets.

Follow along here for live updates on the game as each team tries to avoid a dreaded midseason losing streak.

Final: Browns 41, Bengals 16

Baker Mayfield finds David Njoku

On a third-and-goal from the 18-yard line, Baker Mayfield finds David Njoku for a touchdown with 4:27 left in the game. The Browns take a 41-16 lead and that like ices the game with 4:27 left.

Cincinnati scores on Joe Mixon run

The Bengals potentially get back into the game on after a two-yard score by running back Joe Mixon caps a 7-play, 60-yard drive. The two-point conversion fails and the Browns lead 34-16 with 13:51 left in the game.

End of the third quarter Browns lead 34-10

Browns convert third takeaway

After an interception from John Johnson III returned to the Cincinnati 8-yard line, the Browns had to settle for a 24-yard Chase McLaughlin field goal. They lead the Bengals 34-10 with 5:14 left in the third quarter.

Nick Chubb delivers a body shot

After an exchange of punts, the Browns extended their lead courtesy of a 70-yard touchdown run from running back Nick Chubb on a second-and-10 from their own 30. It allowed the Browns to extend their lead to 31-10 with 8 minutes left in the third quarter.

Halftime: Browns 24, Bengals 10

Browns extend lead after fumble

The Browns came into Sunday's game with just five takeaways on the season, but have two in the first first half against the Bengals. Each has led to points. The Denzel Ward pick six and a fumble by Cincinnati wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase led to a 6-play, 20-yard drive capped by a 28-yard Chase McLaughlin field goal. Browns lead 24-7 with 4:10 left in the first ha

Mayfield finds Donovan Peoples-Jones

The Browns defense gets a fourth-down stop and quarterback Baker Mayfield finds the vertical pass.

On a first-and-10 from their own 40, Baker Mayfield finds Donovan Peoples-Jones for a 60-yard TD reception. The Browns take a 21-7 lead.

Browns RB Nick Chubb slithers for score

On a second-and-goal from the Cincinnati 1, Browns running back slithers over bodies to sneak into the end zone for the touchdown. It ends a Cleveland a 9-play, 75-yard drive. Browns take a 14-7 lead.

The drive was certainly needed to get the defense some much needed rest after the first quarter when the Bengals put together two long drives.

End of the first quarter

Game tied at 7 at the end of the first quarter with the Browns facing a third-and-4 at the Bengals 7 to open the second.

Cincinnati Bengals offense answers

Bengals running back Joe Mixon takes the ball in from 11 yards out on a second-and-1 to cap a 9-play, 75-yard drive and tie the game after the extra point. Bengals made it look easy only facing one third-down. Game tied at 7.

Rested Denzel Ward shows up

It looked as if the Cincinnati Bengals were heading in to take the first lead of the game after getting the first possession.

Driving to the Browns 3-yard line, Bengals QB Joe Burrow dropped back to pass, looked for wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and Ward jumped the route just outside the endzone and took it 99 yards for the touchdown. The Browns take a 7-0 lead with 8:43 left in the first quarter.

What time do the Cleveland Browns play today, and how to watch TV, live stream

Game time: 1 p.m. ET, Sunday, Nov. 7

Where: Cincinnati

TV: WOIO CBS

Online livestream: Stream the NFL on CBS with CBS All Access! Subscribers can watch their live local games across devices all season long. Browns games also are live (to in-market fans only) on the official Browns iOS Mobile App.

Browns vs. Bengals betting odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:49 p.m. ET.

Money line: Browns +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Bengals -135 (bet $135 to win $100)

Against the spread (ATS): Browns +2.5 (-108) | Bengals -2.5 (-112)

Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Sunday replay: Cleveland Browns beat Cincinnati Bengals 41-16