Browns Stun Steelers on 56-Yard Game-Winning Field Goal

• by Shimanta Das
• October 4, 2026

The Cleveland Browns pulled off a dramatic 24-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on “Thursday Night Football,” thanks to a 56-yard game-winning field goal by kicker Andre Szmyt with just 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The stunning finish capped a back-and-forth AFC North battle that saw the Steelers erase a two-touchdown deficit in the final period, only to fall short in the closing seconds.

Pittsburgh’s comeback was fueled by a resilient fourth-quarter effort, tying the game with under two minutes to play. However, the Browns’ defense stepped up when it mattered most. A defensive pass interference call on tight end Darnell Washington placed the ball on the 3-yard line with 1:46 remaining, seemingly setting up the Steelers for a go-ahead score. But on the very next play, kicker Chris Boswell missed a 48-yard field goal attempt, preserving the tie and giving Cleveland one final opportunity.

With their backs against the wall, the Browns orchestrated a clutch drive to set up Szmyt’s heroics. The kicker calmly stepped up for the 56-yard attempt with 15 seconds left and the game tied, splitting the uprights to seal the win. The victory is a bitter pill for the Steelers, who fought back valiantly but were undone by a missed kick and a costly penalty. For Cleveland, it’s a signature win over their bitter rival and a momentum boost in the AFC North race.