The Cleveland Browns edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on Thursday at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland before a crowd of 68,156. The Browns moved to 3-1, while the Steelers fell to 2-2.
The Browns built a 21-10 halftime lead, then held on as the Steelers won the second half 14-6. The go-ahead score came with 0:10 left in the fourth quarter.
The Browns out-gained the Steelers 372-361, and each team committed 2 turnovers. The Browns converted 4 of 10 third downs and held the ball for 28:49.
Quinshon Judkins of the Browns earned Game MVP. Judkins ran 17 times for 53 yards and a touchdown.
For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 40 passes for 299 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.