Browns Steelers recap: Szmyt’s stunning 56-yard kick wins

Dustin Judge
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The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on Thursday night when Andre Szmyt made a career-long 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds left, moving Cleveland into first place in the AFC North at 3-1.

Browns Steelers recap: how Cleveland won late

Deshaun Watson went 4 of 5 for 46 yards on the final drive, his third straight week leading a fourth-quarter go-ahead drive, The Associated Press reported in its game story. Watson finished 24 of 33 for 268 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Pittsburgh had tied it 24-24 on Aaron Rodgers’ 3-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth and a two-point quarterback sneak with under two minutes left. Cleveland answered with the winning drive. Grant Delpit then intercepted Rodgers at the Browns’ 18 with one second remaining to end it.

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Pittsburgh led 7-0 when Denzel Ward intercepted Rodgers in the second quarter, CBS Sports reported. Cleveland then scored 21 unanswered points before halftime, including a 2-yard touchdown pass from Watson to Harold Fannin Jr.

Rodgers finished 22 of 40 for 299 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, and was sacked five times, the Steelers said. DK Metcalf had 115 yards on five catches, and Jaylen Warren ran for 93 yards on 17 carries.

What it means

Cleveland extended its Thursday night winning streak to eight games, per the AP. Pittsburgh fell to 2-2, and this Browns Steelers recap closes a night of lead changes. Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said afterward the team needed “better execution” in the key moments.

For more on the Steelers, read our story on Rodgers’ pursuit of an NFL record and our look at the Steelers’ cornerback rotation.

Dustin Judge is the Founder and CEO of Total Apex Media, bringing more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience to the company's growing network of digital publications. He specializes in sports, sports betting, fantasy sports, and digital publishing, with a focus on producing accurate, timely, and engaging content for readers. Dustin oversees editorial strategy, content development, and publishing operations across Total Apex Media while remaining actively involved in sports, betting, and fantasy sports coverage.