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Cleveland’s defense fuels late comeback, Szmyt’s final-kick winner over Baltimore

The Browns erased a 10-point deficit and beat the Ravens 13-10 in Cleveland on Sunday, with Andre Szmyt converting a 37-yard field goal on the final play. The win put both teams at 4-2 and level atop the AFC North.

Cleveland’s defense fuels late comeback, Szmyt’s final-kick winner over Baltimore

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a rally and beat the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 on Sunday, as Andre Szmyt made a 37-yard field goal on the game’s final play.

Deshaun Watson set up the kick with a 33-yard completion to Jerry Jeudy. The drive covered 62 yards in nine plays after Cleveland took possession at its own 20 with 1:59 left. Szmyt’s make came minutes after he missed from 48 yards.

Cleveland’s comeback began when defensive back Tyson Campbell recovered a Derrick Henry fumble at the Baltimore 35 midway through the fourth quarter. Audric Estime ran for a 2-yard touchdown to tie the score at 10 with 8:33 remaining.

The Ravens had two chances to regain the lead but failed to earn a first down on either possession. Baltimore had opened the game with a touchdown pass from backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to rookie tight end Josh Cuevas, followed by a 34-yard Tyler Loop field goal. The offense did not score again, and Loop missed a 49-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter.

Szmyt’s first attempt to win the game was blocked, but Baltimore was penalized for being offside. On the retry from five yards closer, Szmyt sent the ball through the uprights.

Watson finished 16-for-26 for 164 yards after Cleveland managed only 107 yards of offense through the first 45 minutes. Huntley completed 19 of 31 passes for 165 yards while starting for Lamar Jackson, who missed his second straight game with an ankle injury.

The victory lifted the Browns to 4-2, matching Baltimore’s record at the top of the AFC North. It was another late home win over a division rival for Cleveland, which also won on a last-second play three weeks earlier. The result was the first-year Browns coach Todd Monken’s win against his former team; he previously served as Baltimore’s offensive coordinator.

Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman left with a shoulder injury in the second quarter and did not return. Browns safety Grant Delpit exited in the first quarter and entered concussion protocol; linebacker Justin Jefferson also injured his hip.

Baltimore is scheduled to host Cincinnati next Sunday. Cleveland is set to visit Tennessee.

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