Madden NFL 2000 Full Game Videos

Madden NFL 2000 Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Full Game Video

The Bengals-Browns NFL football rivalry is also known as the "Battle of Ohio".

Madden NFL 2000 Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (Full Game). Game MVP Bengals WR Carl Pickens has three catches for 144 yard and three TDs. Bengals QB Jeff Blake goes 11 of 25 for 245 yards and three TDs with three interceptions. Cleveland Browns CB Fuller as two Interceptions of Bengals QB Jeff Blake.

In this Madden NFL 2000 classic video, the Cleveland Browns pull off a stunning upset over QB Jeff Blake the Cincinnati Bengals. The Las Vegas gambling line was Bengals -3 on the road with the O/U set at 48. The Bengals-Browns rivalry, also known as the "Battle of Ohio," is a fierce NFL divisional matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. Rooted in deep state pride and tied to the legacy of legendary coach Paul Brown, the two teams have met over 100 times, with the Bengals holding an all-time series lead of 56–49.

The rivalry has stayed highly competitive in since 2010, with the Cleveland Browns clinching the final game of the 2025 season with a score of 20–18. Although Joe Burrow has propelled the Bengals to become perennial contenders in the AFC, he faced significant challenges against Cleveland in the early years of his career, emphasizing the unpredictable dynamics of this divisional matchup. 

As rivals in the AFC North, the Bengals and Browns face each other biannually, often with significant implications for division standings and playoff seeding. This rivalry splits the state of Ohio, with Cincinnati Bengals located in the southwest and Cleveland in the northeast along the lakefront, making these games crucial for in-state bragging rights at workplaces, schools, and family events. With both teams having recently assembled competitive lineups, each matchup can greatly influence the outcome of the division race.