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Browns Beat Steelers 27-24 to Lead Division

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Final Score Cleveland Browns 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 24
Decisive Play 56-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt with 10 seconds left
Team Record Cleveland Browns improve to 3-1

The Cleveland Browns moved to the top of their division after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on Thursday night. Kicker Andre Szmyt broke a late fourth-quarter tie with a 56-yard field goal in the closing seconds before Cleveland intercepted a final pass to seal the victory.

Late Drama Secures Win

Cleveland established an early lead by scoring three consecutive touchdowns in the second quarter, taking a 21-10 advantage into halftime. The 21 points represented Cleveland’s highest scoring output in any single half since late 2024.

Pittsburgh erased the 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter after Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson committed two turnovers in the second half. However, with 10 seconds remaining, Szmyt successfully kicked a 56-yard field goal. On the game’s final play, Cleveland safety Grant Delpit intercepted a long pass attempt from Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers to prevent a comeback.

Quarterback Performance and Team Statistics

Watson completed 24 of 33 passes for 268 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. He also ran for 22 yards on seven carries and lost a fumble. Watson threw for 181 yards in the first half, his highest total in an opening half since joining Cleveland, and guided his third late game-winning drive of the season.

Cleveland’s ground attack added 112 rushing yards, while its defense recorded five sacks on Rodgers and forced two interceptions. However, penalties continued to complicate Cleveland’s performance, as the team was flagged 17 times. It marked Cleveland’s second straight game with at least 14 penalties.

Division Standings and Context

The win improves Cleveland’s record to 3-1, placing the franchise in first place in the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. This is the first time Cleveland has held sole possession of first place in its division since November 2014, and its first 3-1 opening to a season since 2021.

Browns Beat Steelers 27-24 to Lead Division — Cleveland Browns 27 points, Pittsburgh Steelers 24 points
Figures as reported in this article.

Background

The American Football Conference (AFC) North is one of eight divisions in North America’s National Football League (NFL). Teams play a 17-game regular season, with division leaders earning automatic entry into the postseason playoffs.

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