The Cleveland Browns (5-2) overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Tennessee Titans (1-6) 27-24 at Nissan Stadium on October 25, 2026, as Deshaun Watson engineered a last-minute drive and Andre Szmyt drilled a 32-yard field goal at the buzzer to spoil Tony Pollard’s three-touchdown performance.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
| TEN | 14 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
Cleveland keeps finding ways to make winning unnecessarily stressful, but Andre Szmyt keeps delivering when it matters. Tony Pollard’s two early touchdowns put the Browns in a 14-0 hole before rookie KC Concepcion sparked the comeback with eight catches for 129 yards, all before halftime. Quinshon Judkins answered with two rushing touchdowns, while Denzel Ward’s interception helped Cleveland take a 17-14 halftime lead. After a scoreless third quarter, Deshaun Watson broke a 17-17 tie with a nine-yard touchdown run. Pollard responded with his third score, tying the game with 58 seconds remaining. Unfortunately for Tennessee, that was enough time for Watson to find Harold Fannin Jr. for a crucial 36-yard gain, setting up Szmyt’s 32-yard walk-off field goal. Watson finished with 308 passing yards, Judkins rushed for 96, and Cleveland improved to 5-2 behind another dramatic finish.
Tennessee wasted one of Pollard’s best performances, as the veteran rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns while the Titans still found a way to lose. Cam Ward threw for 181 yards and an interception, with rookie Carnell Tate contributing 69 receiving yards. Ward deserves credit for directing the late tying drive, but Tennessee’s offense went nearly three full quarters without scoring after its explosive start. The Browns also stopped Pollard short of the goal line during a critical second-quarter stand. Tennessee’s defense forced two turnovers, yet surrendered 491 yards, including Concepcion’s breakout performance. Watson wasn’t flawless, throwing an interception and taking a sack, but the Titans couldn’t stop him when the game demanded it. After finally earning their first victory last week, Tennessee fell to 1-6, while Cleveland continued its surprising AFC North push.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 27 | 24 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 491 | 322 |
| Passing Yards | 308 | 181 |
| Rushing Yards | 183 | 141 |
| Total Plays | 66 | 62 |
| Yards Per Play | 7.4 | 5.2 |
| First Downs | 26 | 18 |
| Third Downs | 5-11 | 5-13 |
| Third-Down % | 45.5% | 38.5% |
| Fourth Downs | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 | 1 |
| Penalties | 8 | 5 |
| Penalty Yards | 48 | 35 |
| Time of Possession | 31:14 | 28:46 |
Passing
Cleveland Browns
- Deshaun Watson — 25/36, 69.4%, 308 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 8.6 YPA, 1 SACK, 84.0 RTG
Tennessee Titans
- Cam Ward — 20/31, 64.5%, 181 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 5.8 YPA, 1 SACK, 66.7 RTG
Rushing
Cleveland Browns
- Quinshon Judkins — 17 CAR, 96 YDS, 5.6 AVG, 2 TD, LONG 30
- Dylan Sampson — 6 CAR, 45 YDS, 7.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 19
Tennessee Titans
- Tony Pollard — 25 CAR, 129 YDS, 5.2 AVG, 3 TD, LONG 36
- Michael Carter — 3 CAR, 7 YDS, 2.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 3
Receiving
Cleveland Browns
- KC Concepcion — 8 REC, 10 TGT, 129 YDS, 16.1 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 32
- Harold Fannin Jr. — 6 REC, 9 TGT, 91 YDS, 15.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 36
- Dylan Sampson — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 32 YDS, 10.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 22
- Denzel Boston — 3 REC, 8 TGT, 27 YDS, 9.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 15
- Jerry Jeudy — 4 REC, 4 TGT, 21 YDS, 5.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
Tennessee Titans
- Carnell Tate — 5 REC, 7 TGT, 69 YDS, 13.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 18
- Elic Ayomanor — 3 REC, 7 TGT, 44 YDS, 14.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 26
- Tony Pollard — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 26 YDS, 8.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 16
- Gunnar Helm — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 24 YDS, 8.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 14
- Wan’Dale Robinson — 4 REC, 6 TGT, 7 YDS, 1.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12:57 | Tennessee Titans | Tony Pollard 36-yard run (Joey Slye kick) | CLE 0, TEN 7 |
| Q1 | 8:35 | Tennessee Titans | Tony Pollard 10-yard run (Joey Slye kick) | CLE 0, TEN 14 |
| Q1 | 5:32 | Cleveland Browns | Quinshon Judkins 5-yard run (Andre Szmyt kick) | CLE 7, TEN 14 |
| Q2 | 2:17 | Cleveland Browns | Quinshon Judkins 6-yard run (Andre Szmyt kick) | CLE 14, TEN 14 |
| Q2 | 0:00 | Cleveland Browns | Andre Szmyt 28-yard field goal | CLE 17, TEN 14 |
| Q4 | 8:41 | Tennessee Titans | Joey Slye 29-yard field goal | CLE 17, TEN 17 |
| Q4 | 4:34 | Cleveland Browns | Deshaun Watson 9-yard run (Andre Szmyt kick) | CLE 24, TEN 17 |
| Q4 | 0:58 | Tennessee Titans | Tony Pollard 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick) | CLE 24, TEN 24 |
| Q4 | 0:00 | Cleveland Browns | Andre Szmyt 32-yard field goal | CLE 27, TEN 24 |
Defense
Cleveland Browns
- Quincy Williams — 10 TOT, 7 SOLO, 2 TFL
- Ronnie Hickman — 10 TOT, 6 SOLO, 1 FR
- Denzel Ward — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 INT, 3 PD
- Grant Delpit — 6 TOT, 5 SOLO, 2 QBH, 1 PD
- Sam Williams — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL, 1 QBH
- Carson Schwesinger — 9 TOT, 5 SOLO
- Myles Harden — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 PD
- Adin Huntington — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Tyson Campbell — 4 TOT, 1 SOLO
Tennessee Titans
- Cor’Dale Flott — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 INT, 14 INT YDS, 1 PD
- Kevin Winston Jr. — 13 TOT, 7 SOLO
- Anthony Hill Jr. — 13 TOT, 6 SOLO
- Jeffery Simmons — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 2 QBH, 1 PD
- Oluwafemi Oladejo — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Marcus Harris — 7 TOT, 1 SOLO
- Jermaine Johnson II — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO, 2 QBH
- Joshua Williams — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Jacob Martin — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 QBH
- Amani Hooker — 5 TOT, 2 SOLO
Kick Returns
Cleveland Browns
- Jaleel McLaughlin — 5 KR, 117 YDS, 23.4 AVG, LONG 29, 0 TD
Tennessee Titans
- Chimere Dike — 2 KR, 61 YDS, 30.5 AVG, LONG 37, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Cleveland Browns
Not available.
Tennessee Titans
- Chimere Dike — 1 PR, 14 YDS, 14.0 AVG, LONG 14, 0 TD
