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Watson Leads Another Game-Winning Drive, Szmyt Hits 56-Yard FG and Browns Beat Steelers 27-24

Watson passed for 268 yards and led the Browns into range for Andre Szmyt’s 56-yard winner with 10 seconds left.

  • On Thursday night, Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt drilled a 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining to secure a 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for 268 yards, moving the offense into range after Pittsburgh rallied from a 21-7 deficit to tie the game at 24.
  • Despite Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the Browns' defense recorded five sacks and an interception by safety Grant Delpit to seal the win.
  • Moving to 3-1, the Browns now hold sole possession of first place in the AFC North, marking their best start since 2021.
  • Watson has won three consecutive games for the first time since arriving in Cleveland, prompting longtime NFL writer John McClain to identify him as an early favorite for Comeback Player of the Year.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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