With players resting, Browns fall to Bengals (13 images)

By UPI Staff

The Cleveland Browns rested several players on Sunday because they had a playoff spot locked up, and lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 31-14 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Browns, who finished the regular season 11-6, will face the Houston Texans (10-7) in Houston on Saturday.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) bobbles the football as he's sacked by the Cleveland Browns' Isaiah McGuire (57) during the first second half of play at Paycor Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Cincinnati. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Browns wide receiver David Bell (R) makes the catch under pressure from the Bengals' Sidney Jones during the second half. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Cincinnati Bengals halfback Joe Nixon runs the football against the Cleveland Browns defense during the second half at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on January 7, 2024. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Browns quarterback Jeff Driskel throws the ball during the first half. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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