Key Highlights:
- Andre Szmyt kicked a career-best 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining to give the Cleveland Browns a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The Browns survived a late Steelers comeback after Aaron Rodgers connected with Pat Freiermuth for a touchdown and a game-tying two-point conversion.
- Cleveland has won three straight games and leads the AFC North for the first time since November 2014.
Andre Szmytâs late field goal lifts Browns over Steelers
Andre Szmyt delivered a career-best 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining as the Cleveland Browns held off a Pittsburgh Steelers comeback to secure a thrilling 27-24 victory at Huntington Bank Field. Safety Grant Delpit sealed the result with a late interception, helping Cleveland extend its winning streak to three games.
The Browns appeared in control after building a 21-10 advantage. Jaleel McLaughlin and Quinshon Judkins rushed for touchdowns, while Harold Fannin Jr. added a scoring reception. Chris Boswell supplied Pittsburghâs points with a field goal, and Cleveland carried an 11-point lead into halftime after a dominant second quarter.
Steelers rally behind Aaron Rodgers and Pat Freiermuth
Pittsburgh opened the game with a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter after Roman Wilson scored a touchdown. The Steelers then reduced Clevelandâs advantage when Darnell Washington crossed the goal line before Szmytâs 44-yard field goal restored some breathing room for the Browns.
Aaron Rodgers, who was sacked five times and intercepted twice, sparked an exhilarating finish for Pittsburgh. Rodgers found tight end Pat Freiermuth in the end zone and then completed a two-point conversion, bringing the Steelers level at 24-24 with one minute and 42 seconds remaining.
Deshaun Watson sets up Clevelandâs winning kick
Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson, who had been booed by some Browns fans during the preseason, responded under pressure. Watson guided the Browns 36 yards on seven plays, putting Andre Szmyt in position for the decisive kick.
Szmytâs long-range effort gave Cleveland the lead, and Grant Delpitâs interception shortly afterward prevented Pittsburgh from mounting another scoring opportunity. The victory moved the Browns to the top of the AFC North, while the Steelers dropped to the bottom of the division with two wins and two defeats.
Why This Matters
The result gives the Cleveland Browns their first AFC North lead since November 2014 and strengthens the significance of their three-game winning streak. The Pittsburgh Steelers, meanwhile, remain at 2-2 after a defeat in which Aaron Rodgersâ late touchdown drive briefly appeared to have completed the comeback. Clevelandâs ability to respond through Deshaun Watson and Andre Szmyt in the final minutes proved decisive in the divisional contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who kicked the winning field goal for the Browns?
Andre Szmyt kicked a career-best 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining to give Cleveland a 27-24 win.
How did the Steelers tie the game late?
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth, followed by a successful two-point conversion, to level the score at 24-24 with one minute and 42 seconds left.
What are the Brownsâ and Steelersâ records?
The Browns have won three consecutive games and lead the AFC North. The Steelers are at the bottom of the division with two wins and two defeats.
