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NFL Central Ohio Watch

In the Spotlight: Ohio State graduate Jerome Baker had seven total tackles and two sacks in Miami's 31-24 win over the New York Jets that allowed the Dolphins to stay in the AFC playoff race.

Around the League

Vonn Bell, Ohio State, Cincinnati: Made six solo tackles in a 15-10 win at Denver.

Baron Browning, Ohio State, Denver: Had six solo tackles and four assists in the loss to Cincinnati.

Jonathan Cooper, Ohio State, Denver: Had four solo tackles and assisted on another in the loss to Cincinnati.

Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State, Dallas: Rushed 16 times for 52 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 20 yards in a 21-6 win at the New York Giants.

Davon Hamilton, Ohio State, Jacksonville:

Made three solo tackles in a 30-16 loss to Houston.

Cameron Heyward, Ohio State, Pittsburgh: Had two solo tackles, including half a sack, and assisted on four others in a 19-13 win over Tennessee.

Jalyn Holmes, Ohio State, New Orleans: Had two solo tackles and an assist in a 9-0 win at Tampa Bay.

Malik Hooker, Ohio State, Dallas: Totaled six tackles (five solo) and intercepted a pass in the win at the Giants.

Godwin Igwebuike, Pickerington North, Detroit: Caught two passes for 11 yards and returned a kickoff 17 yards in a 30-12 win over Arizona.

Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State, New Orleans: Had two solo tackles and two assists in the win at Tampa Bay.

Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State, New Orleans: Made four solo tackles and had an interception in the win at Tampa Bay.

Duwuane Smoot, Groveport, Jacksonville: Had a solo tackle and four assists in the loss to Houston.