The Browns Tied The Steelers On A Blocked Field Goal In Their First Non-Loss Since 2016

The Cleveland Browns have not won a football game since 2016 (when they won one). On Sunday against the Steelers, it looked for all the world like they were headed for an 18th consecutive loss as they trailed Pittsburgh 21-7 in the fourth quarter.

However, a tremendous effort from the Browns defense in the fourth quarter allowed Cleveland to pull back even with the Steelers and force overtime. Myles Garrett proved why he was well worth the No. 1 overall pick in 2017 in the fourth quarter with a pair of forced fumbles, with one being returned by Jabrill Peppers to the 1 yard line, leading to a touchdown on the next play.

Later, with the Browns defense once again holding strong and forcing a Steelers punt, Tyrod Taylor connected with Rashard Higgins down the sideline and then found Josh Gordon down the sideline for an incredible touchdown to tie the game.

The game would end up going to overtime, where Cleveland got the ball first and was unable to do anything offensively. Luckily for Cleveland, the defense remained their strong point and kept Pittsburgh off the board as well, with some help from a missed 40-yard field goal by the Steelers.

With under two minutes to play, the Steelers got the ball back and, for the sixth time in the game the Cleveland defense forced a turnover. A penalty pushed them back, but still well within field goal range. On 3rd and 12, the Browns trotted Zane Gonzalez out for the game-winning field goal attempt. The result was, predictably, hilarious.

The game would end in a tie after a Roethlisberger pass fell innocently to the turf, giving the Browns their first non-loss since 2016, but also keeping them winless since Week 16 of that season. At 0-0-1, it’s the best start to a Browns season since 2004, the last time they won their opener. Sadly, the tie will not get Browns fans the free Bud Light promised for a win.