Browns Defeat Steelers 27-24 on October 1, 2026
Cleveland won 27-24 over Pittsburgh with Deshaun Watson passing for 268 yards and a touchdown, and Quinshon Judkins rushing for a touchdown alongside 43 receiving yards.
The Cleveland Browns secured a 27-24 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 1, 2026. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 24 of 33 passes for 268 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception, while also rushing seven times for 22 yards. Running back Quinshon Judkins contributed 53 rushing yards on 17 attempts and scored a rushing touchdown, in addition to six catches for 43 yards. Jaleel McLaughlin added a 28-yard rushing touchdown on a single carry. Receiving support came from Denzel Boston (4 receptions, 89 yards), KC Concepcion (5 receptions, 64 yards), and Harold Fannin Jr. (3 receptions, 27 yards, 1 receiving touchdown).
For Pittsburgh, quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 40 passes for 299 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Running back Jaylen Warren gained 93 rushing yards on 17 carries and added 33 receiving yards on three catches. Key receivers included DK Metcalf (5 receptions, 115 yards), Roman Wilson (3 receptions, 74 yards, 1 touchdown), Darnell Washington (3 receptions, 27 yards, 1 touchdown), and Pat Freiermuth (3 receptions, 17 yards, 1 touchdown). This tight scoreline reflected solid offensive production from both teams.
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