CLEVELAND — Monday night was more tricks than treats for Bengals fans as the Browns routed Cincinnati 32-13 in the Battle of Ohio.
Cincinnati was the favorite heading into the Halloween matchup on Monday Night Football, but never looked comfortable against a Cleveland team that had lost four straight coming into Week 8. The Browns now head into their bye week at 3-5, while the Bengals drop to 4-4.
Burrow, missing his top receiver in Ja'Marr Chase, finished the game 25-for-35 with two touchdowns and one interception. The Bengals quarterback was sacked five times for a loss of 39 yards as Myles Garrett and company wreaked havoc on Cincinnati's offensive line.
Expected to have a good game against a struggling run defense, Joe Mixon had only eight carries for 27 yards. On the other side of the field, Nick Chubb finished with 101 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.
Amari Cooper destroyed a Bengals secondary that was without Eli Apple to start the game and later Chidobe Awuzie and Tre Flowers. Cooper had five receptions for 131 yards and one touchdown. The Browns are the first team to score a second-half touchdown against the Bengals this season.
Burrow remains winless against the Browns in his young career. The Bengals will look to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers at home Sunday, Nov. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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