The Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 24-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16.

There, Joe Burrow got an offense struggling with injuries to do enough to win, while a faltering defense committed some crucial turnovers that determined the outcome.

Here’s a look at some quick notes, key numbers and takeaways from the game.

Short thoughts

• The Bengals defense didn’t inspire confidence early. The unit completed a 66-yard run on the opening drive and then forced the coaches to call a timeout because they couldn’t properly get the subs into the game.

• However, Vonn Bell forced a fumble at the one-yard line, which looked like a Browns touchdown.

• Joe Burrow drove the Bengals down the field with one of the wildest touchdown throws of his career and scored.

• Burrow once again showed why he is the best quarterback in the league when it comes to finding his way in his pockets most of the day.

• Chase Brown quietly rushed for more than 70 yards on just 13 carries in the fourth quarter, delivering another great performance to keep a strong season going.

• Understandably, the line play failed without Amarius Mims, the rookie who suffered an ankle injury.

• The defense was passable most of the day, but depended heavily on big plays in the redzone.

Key statistics

2: Losses of turnovers in the redzone forced the defense. One on the forced fumble, the other on a Jordan Battle pick, creating a swing of at least 10 points.

Play balls

QB Joe Burrow: Just another day for Burrow, who continues to play MVP-worthy.

WR Tee Higgins: After a stint on the injury report earlier in the week, Higgins caught eight passes for 58 yards and a score, including some really tough grabs over the middle.

Top takeaway food

Lively: The Bengals did what they had to do to stay alive in the playoff race – just keep in mind that they relied heavily on turnovers in the redzone against a third-string quarterback to survive. Unfortunately, they still have to fight and win next week, plus they need major help to actually make the playoffs.

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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Instant analysis after the Bengals beat the Browns, stay alive in the playoff hunt