Andre Szmyt kicks game-winning field goal as Browns top Steelers 27-24
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Andre Szmyt made a 56-yard game-winning field goal with 10 seconds left, lifting the Cleveland Browns to a 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Szmyt's kick came after a back-and-forth game where the Browns led 21-10 at halftime before the Steelers tied it late in the fourth quarter. Szmyt is now perfect on the season with eight successful field goals and seven extra points. With the win, the Browns improve to 3-1 and sit atop the AFC North standings, exceeding early season expectations under rookie head coach Todd Monken.
- •Browns lead AFC North with a 3-1 record
- •Game highlighted by Szmyt's game-winner
- •Cleveland scored 21 points in the first half
- •Browns defense forced key turnovers against Steelers
- •Szmyt perfect on field goals this season
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Andre Szmyt is answer at kicker Browns have sought since Phil Dawson. Opinion
"The Cleveland Browns are 3-1 and sitting atop the AFC North standings thanks to kicker Andre Szmyt's heroics vs. the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.
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