Browns benefit from controversial 36-yard catch by Fannin Jr
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

In a game against the Titans in Nashville, the Browns capitalized on a pivotal play by tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who recorded a 36-yard catch-and-run that led to a game-winning field goal. Controversy arose as right tackle Dawand Jones appeared to commit an early false start during the play, which went uncalled. This incident followed a similar situation earlier in the quarter where the Titans' tight end had a close call but was not penalized. The officials' decision not to flag either play contributed to the ongoing debate about officiating consistency in the league.
- •Fannin Jr. catches 36 yards to set up score
- •Jones appeared to jump early before the play
- •Similar no-call occurred with Titans earlier
- •Game-winning field goal results from the drive
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland's long late gain by Harold Fannin Jr. should have been nullified by a false start
"The Browns' game-winning field goal in Nashville was set up by a 36-yard catch-and-run by tight end Harold Fannin Jr.
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