The four teams of the AFC North came together for a Saturday doubleheader in Week 18. The result was a division title for the Baltimore Ravens and another day of hope for the Cincinnati Bengals

The Ravens captured the divisional crown with an undramatic 35-10 victory against the Cleveland Browns, who started Bailey Zappe at quarterback

The AFC North concluded its regular season on Saturday with a doubleheader in Cincinnati and Baltimore.

The Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North title with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Lamar Jackson finished his season with 4,172 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns with some of the best pass efficiency numbers in NFL history, as well as 915 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. It was the most productive and efficient season of his career. Was it good enough for a third MVP award against a strong campaign by Bills quarterback Josh Allen?

Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals edged out the Pittsburgh Steelers 19-17 at Paycor Stadium. Both teams are still in the AFC wild-card hunt, but they'll need some help on Sunday.

Here's a closer look at both games:

Browns offense struggles in loss to Ravens

The Browns started Bailey Zappe at quarterback, but he was pulled after a pick-6 early in the second quarter. Dorian Thompson-Robinson came in for a few plays before Zappe returned.

Cleveland's offense struggled throughout the game, finishing with just 193 total yards. Najee Harris led the Browns with 36 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Pat Freiermuth had eight catches for 85 yards and a touchdown.

The Browns entered the game needing a win and a Chargers loss to the Broncos to finish as the No. 5 seed in the AFC. Instead, they'll finish as the No. 7 seed and will face the No. 2 seed Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round.

Browns' Bailey Zappe picked off, returned for TD

On 3rd-and-10 from the Cleveland 21, Bailey Zappe looks deep for David Njoku. Instead, he finds Ravens safety Geno Stone, who returns the interception 99 yards for a touchdown.

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That gives Baltimore a 22-0 lead with 12:06 left in the second quarter.

Browns' offense stalls again

After the Browns defense forces a three-and-out, Cleveland's offense takes over at its 24-yard line.

But the Browns can't get anything going and have to punt after failing to convert a 3rd-and-1.

Browns' Bailey Zappe sacked, injured

On 3rd-and-7 from the Cleveland 44, Bailey Zappe is sacked by Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce for a 10-yard loss. Zappe appeared to injure his left leg on the play and is being helped off the field.

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Dorian Thompson-Robinson is now in at quarterback for the Browns.

Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson sacked

On 2nd-and-24 from the Cleveland 38, Dorian Thompson-Robinson scrambles for 12 yards. But on third down, he's sacked by Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell for a seven-yard loss.

That forces a punt and Baltimore will take over at its 45-yard line.

Browns' Bailey Zappe returns at QB

After Dorian Thompson-Robinson leads the Browns on a field goal drive, Bailey Zappe returns at quarterback for Cleveland.

Bailey Zappe is back in the game at QB for the Browns.

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Browns' offense finally gets going

Starting at their 25-yard line, the Browns finally get their offense moving.

D'Ernest Johnson gets them started with a 12-yard run, followed by a 15-yard reception by David Njoku. Later in the drive, Johnson adds another 11-yard run.

Cleveland eventually settles for a 54-yard field goal by Chris Boswell to cut the Ravens lead to 22-10 with 6:38 remaining in the third quarter.

Browns' defense forces three-and-out

After the Browns field goal, the Ravens offense goes three-and-out.

The Browns will take over at their 38-yard line after a 42-yard punt by Andy Welker.

Browns' offense fails to capitalize

Starting at their 38-yard line