Bengals 20, Browns 3

Baltimore (4-8) is virtually out of the race.

Cincinnati running back Jeremy Hill rushed for a one-yard touchdown and gave the Bengals a 27-3 lead over the Browns with 7:42 to play in the third quarter. Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson has eight sacks.

Davis, making his first start for the Browns ahead of the demoted Johnny Manziel, went 25-for-38 for 231 yards and an interception.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) smiles as he goes to congratulate wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) after a 21-yard touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. Bengals S Reggie Nelson recorded his league-leading seventh interception…. You just have to make sure as you question everything that you realize this is our core, this is what we’re doing well, these are areas we need to improve.

Rodgers finished the game with 26 of 36 for 289 yards and two touchdowns, compared to Matthew Stafford’s 23 of 35 for 220 yards and two touchdowns.

“Our goals are bigger than that, ” Andy Dalton said. Reggie Nelson grabbed the lame-duck pass and returned it 31 yards.

According to the NFL, Dalton is only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least 3,000 yards in each of his first five seasons. As far as historical statistics are concerned, it is more likely for a home team to cover a larger spread like this.

But no, not even Davis’ performance could make watching that game bearable.

Quarterback Brock Osweiler won his third straight game in place of injured Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos breezed past the San Diego Chargers, 17-3.

Browns left guard Joel Bitonio was knocked out of the game on the first drive after his left ankle sprain was aggravated. “I feel like I’m a lot better player”.

In Buffalo, the Bills were without two starters on the right side of their O-line with J.J. Watt and the Texans in town.

Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) takes the field prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium.

Preparing for their fifth consecutive appearance in the AFC playoffs, which they all but clinched with their 10 win in 12 games, the Bengals showcased some zany formations, threw to an eligible offensive lineman, and padded their defensive statistics against a forlorn and hapless Browns team. Eifert sustained a neck stinger in last Sunday’s win over St. Louis.

With a win in this one the Bengals (9-2) can get to double digit wins while the Browns (2-9) are still trying to figure out what to do at quarterback now that Josh McCown has been lost for the season. Undrafted rookie Darius Jennings, who was activated from the practice squad Saturday, played extensively and had two catches for 11 yards. Cleveland is also missing Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden, who missed his fourth straight game with a concussion.