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Steelers 21, Browns 18

The Pittsburgh Steelers, with minimal help from Le’Veon Bell, opened the season by holding off the Cleveland Browns 21-18 Sunday.

Ravens 20, Bengals 0

Baltimore’s rebuilt defense picked off Andy Dalton four times and forced him to fumble Sunday, making it easy for Joe Flacco in his return from a back injury as the Ravens pulled away to a 20-0 victory over the Bengals.

Reds 5, Mets 1

The Reds surged past the New York Mets 10-5 Sunday on Tucker Barnhart’s career-high five RBIs.

Crew SC 1, Sporting KC 1

Ola Kamara scored his 15th goal of the season in first-half stoppage time and the Columbus Crew SC tied Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Sunday.

Sooners spoil home opener

Heisman Trophy candidate Baker Mayfield shredded the young Buckeye defensive secondary for 386 yards as No. 5/6 Oklahoma spoiled second-ranked Ohio State’s first home game of the season by beating OSU, 31-16.

Trench warfare

Ohio State’s game against Oklahoma on Saturday will feature two potential Heisman trophy candidates at quarterbacks but the battle will be fought in the trenches.