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What we learned: Cincinnati Bengals lack O-line, defense against Cleveland Browns

Round one of the 2020 edition of the “Battle of Ohio” went to the Cleveland.

After getting pummeled by the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, Nick Chubb and the Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 35-30 in a primetime Thursday night nationally televised matchup at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Joe Burrow and Cincinnati’s offense tried keep pace with the Browns, however, the Bengals defense couldn’t contain Cleveland’s rushing attack.

The Bengals dropped to 0-2 for the second-straight season.

Game story:Bengals fall 35-30 to Browns on Thursday Night Football

Reactions:Joe Burrow throws 61 passes, looks sharp on bad night for Bengals

Here’s what we learned from the Week 2 game:

Bengals missing run defense

Opposing teams are taking advantage of Cincinnati’s poor run defense.