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Mixon runs for 114, Bengals beat winless Browns 30-16

Posted November 26, 2017 6:00 am

By JOE KAY

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball past Cleveland Browns outside linebacker James Burgess in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) The Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) - Rookie Joe Mixon ran for a career-high 114 yards in the Cincinnati Bengals' best offensive showing since the last time they faced Cleveland, a 30-16 victory Sunday that sent the Browns into December still winless for the second year in a row.

The Bengals (5-6) won back-to-back games for only the second time this season. They hadn't scored so many points since they won 31-7 at Cleveland on Oct. 1.

Mixon also had an 11-yard touchdown that put it away in the fourth quarter. The Bengals came into the game with the worst rush offense in the NFL, making it to 100 yards only once before Sunday.

At 0-11, the Browns are starting to run out of chances for that breakthrough win. Last year, they waited until their 15th game to get their only victory and avoid the second 0-16 season in NFL history. They're going down to the wire again.

Browns rookie DeShone Kizer ran 3 yards for a touchdown on a fourth-down quarterback keeper with 6:57 left, cutting it to 23-16 before Mixon's TD run put it away. Kizer was 18 of 31 for 268 yards. He also could have had a 29-yard touchdown pass, but Corey Coleman dropped the ball in the end zone.

Cincinnati's Randy Bullock and Cleveland's Zane Gonzalez each kicked three field goals. Andy Dalton finished 18 of 28 for 214 yards with a pair of touchdowns.

In Cleveland, they're already wondering whether Hue Jackson will be around for another season - he is 1-26 since leaving Cincinnati as offensive coordinator. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis also has uncertainty ahead as he finishes the final year on his contract.

CROSSING THE LINE

Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict drew a personal foul for hitting a defenseless receiver on Cleveland's opening drive. Browns wide receiver Bryce Treggs was flagged for taunting on Cleveland's next drive. There were a couple of skirmishes after plays as well.

INJURIES

Browns: Kizer missed one series in the second quarter while being evaluated for a concussion. Punter Britton Colquitt also was sidelined temporarily while being evaluated. Gonzalez punted once in his place, for only 16 yards.

Bengals: Linebacker Nick Vigil twisted his right ankle late in the first half, returned briefly in the second half and left the game.

UP NEXT

Browns play at the Los Angeles Chargers. They beat the Chargers 20-17 in the second-to-last game for their only win last season.

Bengals host the Steelers on Monday night, the second of three straight home games. The Steelers beat them in Pittsburgh 29-14 on Oct. 22.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates with wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) The Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) dives in for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) The Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) The Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) The Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis works the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) The Associated Press

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) The Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) watches his field goal in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) The Associated Press

Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a field goal alongside punter Britton Colquitt (4) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) The Associated Press

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