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Browns hold off Steelers in 27-24 win marred by penalties

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Browns hold off Steelers in 27-24 win marred by penalties

Summary

The Cleveland Browns secured a 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Field. The game featured a strong second quarter for the Browns, but they faced a resurgence from the Steelers in the second half, which was plagued by penalties. Cleveland committed 14 penalties for 88 yards, a point of criticism highlighted by Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp, who noted the team's undisciplined play. Despite a shaky finish, Andre Szmyt connected on a game-winning 56-yard field goal. The Browns have now won three straight games and sit atop the AFC North for the first time in 12 years.

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By the Numbers

•Browns lead at halftime 21-10 before Steelers' resurgence.
•Cleveland penalized 14 times for 88 yards in the game.
•Warren Sapp criticized Browns' discipline during the matchup.
•Andre Szmyt kicked the game-winning field goal with 10 seconds left.
•Browns hold a 3-1 record, marking their best start in recent years.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — ‘You Can’t Be That Undisciplined’ — Hall of Fame DT Warns Sloppy Browns To Tighten Things Up After TNF Close-Shave vs. Steelers

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Browns held on for a gritty 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Field. The game was characterized by a second-quarter surge by Cleveland before the Browns survived a storming comeback by the Steelers in a second half littered with penalties and mistakes by the home team.
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