Joe Burrow propels Bengals past Browns

(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow tossed three touchdown passes and the defense forced a key early turnover to lead the Bengals to a 24-6 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

Burrow finished 23-of-30 for 252 yards while Chase Brown carried the ball 18 times for 91 yards.

Cincinnati (7-8) won a season-high thir