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Central Ohio Watch

In the Spotlight: Ohio State graduate Ezekiel Elliott ran the ball nine times for 37 yards and a touchdown and caught a five-yard pass for a touchdown as the Cowboys beat visiting Washington 5614 and clinched the NFC East.

Around the League

Eli Apple, Ohio State, Cincinnati: Had two solo tackles and three assists in a 41-21 win over Baltimore.

Tarell Basham, Ohio U., Dallas: Made a solo tackle, an assist, and half a sack in the win over Washington.

Vonn Bell, Ohio State, Cincinnati: Had two solo tackles, three assists, and returned an interception 15 yards in the win over Baltimore.

Baron Browning, Ohio State, Denver: Totaled nine tackles (including eight assists) in a 17-13 loss at Las Vegas.

Jordan Fuller, Ohio State, L.A. Rams: Made one solo tackle and assisted on four others in a 30-23 loss at Minnesota.

Davon Hamilton, Ohio State, Jacksonville: Had three solo tackles and two assists in a 26-21 loss at the New York Jets.

Cameron Heyward, Ohio State, Pittsburgh: Had three solo tackles, including a sack, and three assists in a 36-10 loss at Kansas City.

Terry Mclaurin, Ohio State, Washington: Caught three passes for 40 yards in the loss at Dalls.

Duwuane Smoot, Groveport, Jacksonville: Made three solo tackles and assisted on another in the loss at the Jets.

Benny Snell, Westerville Central, Pittsburgh: Rushed five times for 20 yards and caught a pass for 6 yards in the loss at Kansas City.

Tommy Togiai, Ohio State, Cleveland: Had three solo tackles and two assists in a 24-22 loss at Green Bay.

Denzel Ward, Ohio State, Cleveland: Had two solo tackles and two assists in the loss at Green Bay.