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Browns beat Titans 27-24 on Szmyt's last-second field goal

Cleveland improved to 5-2 and remained tied atop the AFC North after overcoming an early 14-0 deficit against Tennessee.

By Liam Faleolo

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Photo: NBC Sports

Andre Szmyt converted from 32 yards on the final play as Cleveland defeated Tennessee 27-24 on October 25. The Browns moved to 5-2, maintaining a share of the AFC North lead, while the Titans fell to 1-6.

Deshaun Watson connected with Harold Fannin for a 36-yard catch-and-run on Cleveland's decisive possession, putting Szmyt in position for the winning kick. Szmyt had missed from 43 yards earlier in the fourth quarter when his attempt struck the right upright.

Tennessee built a 14-0 advantage, helped by a Watson interception. Cleveland answered with two Quinshon Judkins touchdown runs and a 28-yard Szmyt field goal to reach halftime ahead 17-14.

Joey Slye's 29-yard kick tied the score in the fourth quarter. Watson then ran for a touchdown with 4:34 remaining, before Tony Pollard scored his third rushing touchdown to pull Tennessee level again.

Cleveland finished with a season-high 491 yards. Watson completed 25-of-36 passes for 308 yards and an interception, his first 300-yard passing performance with the Browns. He added 19 rushing yards and a touchdown on three carries. KC Concepcion caught eight passes for a career-high 129 yards, while Judkins rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns.

Pollard gained 129 yards on 25 carries for Tennessee. Cam Ward completed 20-of-31 passes for 181 yards with an interception. Titans punter Tommy Townsend could not punt in the second half because of a knee injury, leaving Slye to handle those duties, though Townsend continued as holder.

Cleveland next visits Pittsburgh with the division lead at stake. Tennessee travels to face the Bengals.

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