Browns edge Steelers 27-24 in tight AFC North matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on October 1, 2026, in Cleveland. The Steelers struggled with their offensive line, allowing five sacks on Aaron Rodgers, and fell to 2-2 this season. Pittsburgh initially took a 7-0 lead but conceded 21 unanswered points before rallying in the second half. A last-minute field goal from Andre Szmyt secured the victory for the Browns, who improved to 3-1. Rodgers finished with two touchdowns but also threw two interceptions.
- •Rodgers completed 22 of 40 passes for 299 yards, two touchdowns.
- •Steelers allowed five sacks during the game.
- •Browns scored 21 unanswered points in the first half.
- •T.J. Watt forced a fumble and the Steelers had two takeaways.
- •Steelers missed a crucial field goal attempt before halftime.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers Offensive Line Continues Struggles in 27-24 Loss to Browns
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers allow five sacks on Aaron Rodgers, fall to Browns 27-24
"Cleveland’s relentless pass rush sacked Aaron Rodgers five times, stifling Pittsburgh’s rhythm and exposing critical protection gaps that overshadowed a late-game comeback and a depleted, vulnerable secondary.
"Steelers fall to Browns 27-24, drop to 2-2 on the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 4:25 AMSteelers Offensive Line Continues Struggles in 27-24 Loss to Browns
Cleveland’s relentless pass rush sacked Aaron Rodgers five times, stifling Pittsburgh’s rhythm and exposing critical protection gaps that overshadowed a late-game comeback and a depleted, vulnerable secondary.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 3:55 AMSteelers allow five sacks on Aaron Rodgers, fall to Browns 27-24
Steelers fall to Browns 27-24, drop to 2-2 on the season.
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