Browns vs. Titans Score: Cleveland Wins 27-24 on Andre Szmyt’s Walk-Off Kick

Browns vs. Titans score: Szmyt delivers at zero

The Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 27-24 in Nashville on Sunday, Oct. 25, when kicker Andre Szmyt drilled a 32-yard field goal as time expired. The Browns’ game tracker marked the result final, while CBS Sports’ play-by-play records the winning kick after a 4-play, 55-yard drive that began with 58 seconds left. Cleveland’s win kept the AFC North race tight and handed Tennessee another close home defeat. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The finish came after a frantic final minute. Tony Pollard’s one-yard touchdown run and Joey Slye’s extra point tied the score at 24 with 58 seconds remaining, capping a 63-yard Titans drive. Deshaun Watson answered by connecting with Harold Fannin Jr. for a 36-yard gain to the Titans’ 19; after a five-yard defensive offside penalty, Szmyt converted from 32 yards to end it. The Browns had just 53 seconds to cover 55 yards, and needed only four plays to set up the kick. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Tennessee seized control early, with Pollard scoring on a 36-yard burst and a 10-yard run for a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Cleveland steadied itself through Quinshon Judkins, who scored twice in the first half, and Denzel Ward’s interception of Titans quarterback Cam Ward helped set up the second touchdown. Andre Szmyt’s 28-yard field goal at the halftime whistle put Cleveland ahead 17-14 after the Browns had erased the two-score deficit. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Pollard remained the game’s most productive runner, finishing with 129 yards on 25 carries and three touchdowns, including the late equalizer. Judkins answered with 96 rushing yards and two scores for Cleveland, while rookie receiver KC Concepcion caught eight passes for 129 yards. Watson completed 24 of 35 throws for 272 yards, threw one interception and added a nine-yard rushing touchdown; Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward was 20 of 31 for 181 yards with one interception. ^{[1] [2]}

The result moves Cleveland to 5-2 and leaves the Browns level with Pittsburgh in the AFC North standings, according to postgame coverage. Tennessee drops to 1-6 after letting a 14-point opening lead slip away. The Browns’ next test is another divisional road game: Cleveland is scheduled to visit the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 1. For the Titans, the late rally offered a glimpse of a more effective offense, but closing the final possession remains the difference between a competitive loss and a first home win. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

What the Browns’ last-second win means for the AFC North

This game also underlined a pattern in Cleveland’s season: the Browns have repeatedly leaned on late execution, and Sunday’s win again required a composed Watson drive after Tennessee had forced a tie. The offense produced more than 450 yards and made enough big plays to overcome the early turnover and a missed field goal. For Tennessee, Pollard’s hat trick and 322 total yards were not enough once Cleveland regained possession with under a minute left. ^{[1] [2] [3]}