CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s an AFC North showdown on Sunday, even if there is a “what could have been” feel to it. The Bengals, at 6-8, are still alive in the playoff race, needing to win out and get help. The Browns are 3-11 and in spoiler mode.

As the season winds down, we have a ‘tremendous opportunity’ (Zac Taylor voice) to finish strong. Looking back to last week, we were this close to a big week: T