Browns Clinch AFC North Lead with 56-Yard Game-Winner Over Steelers
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Cleveland Browns improved to 3-1 with a thrilling 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, taking sole possession of first place in the AFC North for the first time since 2014. Deshaun Watson threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, capping the game with a clutch final drive before Szmyt's career-long kick; Grant Delpit's interception on a desperation heave from Aaron Rodgers preserved it. The win came without traded star Myles Garrett, sparked fan chatter about a new era, and extended Cleveland's Thursday night streak to eight games, while Pittsburgh fell to 2-2 despite a late rally.
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