Browns fall to Bengals as playoff hopes fade after tight loss
Odell Beckham Jr faced questions over his future with Cleveland after a 23 10 defeat to Cincinnati. Baker Mayfield defended Beckham while criticizing the Browns medical staff. Cincinnati ran for a season high 146 yards by Joe Mixon but lost 451-333 in total yardage as their late bid fell short.
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Ohio State Wins CFP Top Spot Amid Championship Week Shuffles
Coach Ryan Day notes OSU’s late season wins over Penn State and Michigan boosted their claim as the No. 1 CFP team. LSU and Clemson won conference titles while Oklahoma sealed fourth after overtime victory over Baylor. Ohio State had led the rankings since Nov 5, regaining No 1 after the Michigan game.
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CFP rankings: Buckeyes slip to No 2 after Big Ten title win
Ohio State drops to second as LSU and Clemson flip, with LSU’s Joe Burrow shining in SEC title win. Clemson remains undefeated at 13 0, while Oklahoma mem prepares for its fourth playoff bid. Rose Sugar Orange Cotton Bowls set. Ohio State seeks first title since 2014.
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Ravens Clinch Playoff Berth With 24 17 Win Over Bills
Lamar Jackson threw three TD passes as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Buffalo Bills 24 17 to secure an AFC playoff berth and extend their winning streak to nine. Jackson went 16 of 25 for 145 yards, while Josh Allen led Buffalo’s late charge before Marcus Peters tipped a potential game winning pass at the goal line. Buffalo dropped to 9 4, while Baltimore improved to 11 2 and moved closer to the AFC North title depending on Pittsburgh results.
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