Lansing, MI, October 1, 2026 — In a dramatic conclusion to Thursday night’s matchup, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 27-24. The victory was clinched by a decisive 56-yard field goal from kicker Andre Szmyt in the final moments of the game.

The critical scoring opportunity was set up by a late drive led by Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson’s performance in orchestrating the team down the field proved instrumental in positioning Szmyt for the winning kick. The successful field goal marked the final points of the contest, securing the win for the home team in Cleveland. The Steelers were unable to respond in the limited time remaining after the kick.

The game concluded with the Browns holding a narrow three-point lead, bringing the final score to 27-24. The outcome was decided by a significant kicking performance and a late offensive push by the Browns’ offense.

Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.

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