Watson Leads Browns to 3-1 With Third Straight Game-Winning Drive
Deshaun Watson directed another late winning drive as Cleveland edged Pittsburgh 27-24 on Thursday night to move atop the AFC North.
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Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to the top of the AFC North on Thursday night, directing a game-winning drive for the third consecutive game as Cleveland defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24.
The win improved the Browns' record to 3-1 on the season, with Watson once again proving decisive in the closing minutes. The victory marks the third straight contest in which Watson has engineered a late drive to secure the result for his team.
The narrow margin against a divisional rival underscored how closely contested the matchup was throughout, with Cleveland needing a strong final push to hold off Pittsburgh's attempts to close the gap.
Watson's recent run of late-game execution has been a central storyline for the Browns this season, as the team looks to build on its early divisional lead heading into the coming weeks.
The result also has immediate playoff-picture implications within the AFC North, with Cleveland now sitting atop the division standings after four games.
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