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Browns rally to 3-1 after win over Steelers on October 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Browns rally to 3-1 after win over Steelers on October 2

Summary

Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 27-24 on Thursday night, improving its record to 3-1. This marks the Browns' best start since 2023 following a 34-10 loss to Jacksonville in the season opener. Quarterback Deshaun Watson had his best performance this season, leading a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. The game featured a season-high five sacks from the Browns' defense, which has increased its blitzing strategy since the opening week. After the victory, the Browns will have a mini-bye week before facing the New York Jets on October 11.

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•Browns improve to 3-1 after Thursday night's win over Steelers.
•Deshaun Watson led game-winning drive, completing five deep passes.
•Cleveland's defense recorded five sacks, a season high.
•Browns have mini-bye before facing the Jets on October 11.
•Rookie wide receivers contributed significantly with 153 receiving yards.

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9:05 PMYahoo Sports — From 34-10 embarrassment to AFC North leaders: How the Browns quickly turned their season around

What they're saying

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Todd Monken's faith in what the Browns could do in his first season as coach hasn't wavered, even when Cleveland was blown out at Jacksonville in the season opener.Not only did the Browns bounce back from that 34-10 defeat, they have gone on a run to the top of the AFC North.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOE REEDY

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