Browns improve to 3-1 with narrow win over Steelers on Thursday night
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Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Cleveland Browns secured a 27-24 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, improving their record to 3-1. Deshaun Watson played a critical role, finishing with 268 passing yards and leading a final drive that set up a game-winning 56-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt. Cleveland's defense recorded five sacks, helping to disrupt Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 299 yards with three touchdowns. Although the Browns showed resilience by overcoming a late-game surge from Pittsburgh, concerns about injuries and the competitive nature of the AFC North remain. Their next challenge will be sustaining this level of play going forward.
- •Browns lead by 11 points before Steelers tie the game late.
- •Watson directs game-winning drive and avoids critical mistakes.
- •Cleveland's defense records five sacks against Rodgers.
- •Next up for the Browns is focusing on remaining competitive in the AFC North.
- •Browns' last playoff appearance was in 2020.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Are the Browns playoff contenders? Examining Cleveland’s path to postseason after improving to 3-1
"The Cleveland Browns have officially crossed the line between intriguing and relevant. A 3-1 record after four weeks does not guarantee anything in the NFL. Thursday night’s 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, however, provided evidence that Cleveland can survive a heavyweight divisional fight. The Browns blew an 11-point lead and watched […] The post Are the Browns playoff contenders? Examining Cleveland’s path to postseason after improving to 3-1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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