Browns vault into first place with last-second field goal, as Ravens blow another double-digit lead
The Cleveland Browns ended a 12-year drought by climbing to the top of the AFC North after a dramatic late rally against the Baltimore Ravens. Down 10-0 at halftime, the Browns staged a furious second-half comeback, scoring three times to take the lead for good on Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal as time expired.
The win improved Cleveland to 4-2 on the season, including a 3-0 record at home, while the Ravens dropped to 4-2 after squandering another double-digit lead for the 16th time since 2020. The Browns’ offense, stifled for much of the game, found its rhythm in the fourth quarter, capped by a key turnover on defense that set up their lone touchdown.
Meanwhile, Baltimore’s Tyler Huntley stepped in for the injured Lamar Jackson but managed just two first-quarter scoring drives, while Derrick Henry’s early momentum stalled after the Browns’ inconsistent run defense limited him to 30 yards on 15 carries. Szmyt’s clutch heroics—including a missed go-ahead attempt earlier—highlighted a game where Cleveland’s resilience and Baltimore’s late-game struggles defined the outcome.
