Browns extend Thursday night win streak with close victory over Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on October 1, 2026, extending their Thursday night winning streak to eight games. Cleveland has not lost on that day since 2016, with recent successes including notable victories over the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals. The game was competitive, but a late 56-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt with 10 seconds remaining secured the win. Deshaun Watson threw for 268 yards and one touchdown, contributing to the Browns' record of 3-1 this season. The team will next face the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2026.
- •Browns now hold an eight-game Thursday night winning streak.
- •Deshaun Watson completed 24 of 33 passes for 268 yards.
- •Browns improve to 3-1 with the victory over the Steelers.
- •Next game is against the New York Jets on October 11, 2026.
- •Andre Szmyt's game-winning 56-yard field goal clinched the match.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson Inherit Browns’ Insane 10-Year Thursday Night Record
"The Cleveland Browns extended their Thursday night winning streak to eight games after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24. Cleveland has not lost a Thursday night game since 2016. Cleveland’s Thursday night success has continued across multiple seasons, with the team winning eight straight games on that night. Browns continue strong record in Thursday night games […] The post Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson Inherit Browns’ Insane 10-Year Thursday Night Record appeared first on Gridiron H
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