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Deshaun Watson propels the Cleveland Browns to a 27-24 Week 7 win over the Tennessee Titans, improving the team to 5-2 under new coach Todd Monken. Watson throws for 308 yards, adds a rushing TD, and engineers the game‑winning drive, despite a controversial missed false‑start call. His wife Jilly celebrates on Instagram with a six‑word message. The Browns now head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers.
Rookie wideout KC Concepcion shines with eight catches for 129 yards in the first half, joining Odell Beckham Jr. as the only post‑2000 rookie to post at least 8 receptions and 125 yards in a single half. The Browns then clinch a 5‑2 record with a last‑minute field goal, aided by a missed false‑start call that gave Cleveland a crucial first‑down. The controversial officiating sparked criticism on X from Ari Meirov and Jake Trotter, who highlighted the win as the team's fifth fourth‑quarter, game‑winning drive of the season. Cleveland’s late‑game heroics keep them afloat in the 2026 race.
Deshaun Watson records his first 300‑yard passing game in a Cleveland Browns uniform as the team edges the Tennessee Titans 27‑24 on Sunday. The 2026 season, his healthiest yet after years of controversy and injuries, sees Watson throwing for 308 yards and helping the Browns climb to one of the AFC's top spots. The victory caps an “insane finish” and marks a career milestone for the quarterback in his fifth year with Cleveland.
The Cleveland Browns clinched a dramatic 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 7, thanks to a missed false‑start call that set up Andre Szmyt’s game‑winning 32‑yard field goal. With the score tied at 24 and under a minute left, a snap‑jump by right tackle Dawand Jones went unpenalized, allowing Deshaun Watson to connect with Harold Fannin Jr. for a 36‑yard gain. NFL analyst Ari Meirvo and fans slammed the officiating, saying the oversight directly influenced the outcome. The victory pushes Cleveland to 5‑2, but the team remains plagued by ten false‑starts this season, especially lineman Tytus Howard’s five penalties.
After a gritty 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first regular‑season game in Paris, the Pittsburgh Steelers improve to 5‑2 but quarterback Aaron Rodgers warns the offense is far from finished. In a post‑game interview he points to red‑zone inefficiency, excessive penalties and overall sloppy execution as the biggest issues, despite the defense’s strong showing. Rodgers’ blunt message comes as the Steelers head back home to host the Cleveland Browns next Sunday, a divisional showdown that could decide the AFC North tiebreaker and cement Pittsburgh’s lead.
The Pacers visit the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6:00 PM ET for an early‑season Eastern Conference showdown. Indiana, coming off a win over New Orleans and a loss to Dallas, leans on Tyrese Haliburton and veteran Pascal Siakam to sustain its fast‑tempo offense. Brooklyn, seeking its first victory after defeats to Charlotte and Cleveland, hopes its young roster can slow Indiana’s transition game at home. The game airs on DAZN IND, YES Network and streams live via DAZN. Catch the matchup to see which team grabs early momentum.
Pittsburgh will be seeking revenge after falling to Cleveland in Week 4.
The Houston Astros appoint Conner Watson as director of hitting, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Watson arrives from the Cleveland Guardians, where he spent the past two seasons as assistant director of hitting development, and previously served three years as a lead instructor at Driveline’s Arizona facility. His hiring fills a vacancy left by Dan Hennigan’s August exit and follows the recent addition of Spencer Medick as director of pitching, giving the Astros two key division heads before a new GM and manager are named. Watson is expected to modernize hitting across both major and minor league squads, potentially reshaping the role of current hitting coach Victor Rodriguez.
In Week 7, the Steelers secure a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Paris, while the AFC North battle intensifies as the Baltimore Ravens squander a lead against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Cleveland Browns hit the road. The Ravens’ second‑half collapse tightens the division race, leaving all three teams vying for the top spot as the season heads into its crucial mid‑point.
The Browns pull off a 5‑2 Week 7 win over the Titans, edging the game with a late fourth‑quarter drive and improving to the AFC North lead. Despite being outscored 60‑13 in first quarters all season, Cleveland finally scores a 1st‑quarter rushing TD. Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins shines with 96 yards and two touchdowns, while first‑round receiver KC Concepcion logs 129 receiving yards and three rushes. QB Deshaun Watson throws for 308 yards, and the ground game adds 183 yards. Defensive adjustments pay off, highlighted by a key fourth‑down stop and a fumble forced by Tyson Campbell. Penalties and focus lapses remain concerns, but the varied offense and evolving defense give the young squad momentum heading into Week 8.
The Steelers clinched a 16‑10 win over the Saints in Paris, the NFL’s inaugural regular‑season game in France, as Aaron Rodgers scrambled for a crucial fourth‑quarter first down and joked about his declining speed. Analyst Andrew Fillipponi highlighted a self‑effacing interview where Rodgers admitted he’s slower but said his unexpected runs fire up teammates, noting the moment humanizes the veteran quarterback. Rodgers also celebrated his 540th TD pass, moving past Peyton Manning into third all‑time, and urged the league to schedule a dedicated International Week. The Steelers head into Week 8 against the Browns with Rodgers facing his likely final season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, sitting 5-2 after a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints, open Week 8 as 4.5-point favorites against the Cleveland Browns, according to VSiN. Riding a three‑game winning streak, the Steelers aim to improve to 6-2 before their Week 9 bye. Las Vegas odds reflect confidence in the Steelers' momentum heading into the rematch.
The Cleveland Browns edged the Tennessee Titans 27–24 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Browns outgained the Titans, 485 total yards to 315.
The Browns edge the Titans 27-24 at Nissan Stadium, snapping Cleveland’s home‑field slump. Tony Pollard stars for Tennessee, scoring three rushing TDs—including a 1‑yard plunge that ties the game at 24‑24—while also racking up 69 receiving yards. Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson throws an interception that leads to a second‑quarter Pollard TD, but the Browns rally with a late TD and a 55‑yard, four‑play drive that sets up the game‑winning field goal. Key contributors include Browns’ Denzel Ward and Titans’ rookie wideout Carnell Tate (5 catches, 69 yards). The loss delays the Titans’ first back‑to‑back wins since 2022.
The Cleveland Browns have done it again, earning a win on a last-second field goal for the second week in a row.
Rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion delivered a historic performance for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, hauling in 129 receiving yards against the Tennessee Titans. The effort ranks him eighth on the franchise’s rookie single‑game yardage list, trailing only Derrick Alexander’s 171‑yard record set in 1994. Although Concepcion missed a deep third‑quarter pass and was quiet in the second half, his fourth‑quarter run helped set up a Deshaun Watson touchdown. He now sits at 30 catches for 315 yards this season, joining a elite lineup of Browns rookies.
The Cleveland Browns edge the Tennessee Titans 17–14 in a dramatic Week 7 showdown in Nashville. After trailing 14‑0 early, Deshaun Watson leads a second‑half comeback, highlighted by a Denzel Ward interception and a 4th‑and‑1 quarterback sneak that sets up Andre Szmyt’s 18‑second, go‑ahead field goal. Key contributions come from rookie RB Quinshon Judkins and TE Harold Fannin Jr., while Titans RB Tony Pollard scores two early touchdowns before an injury sidelines punter Tommy Townsend. Both teams finish 4‑2, keeping the Browns in contention with the Steelers.
The WNBA Finals are tied 2-2 after the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream in Game 4, setting up a potential Game 6. Because State Farm Arena will host an NBA matchup between the Hawks and Cavaliers on the same night, the Dream may have to move the decisive game to the 3,500‑seat Gateway Center Arena. League officials haven’t confirmed the venue yet, though a Dream spokesperson says the smaller arena is the fallback. ESPN’s Alexa Philippou notes a proposal to shift Game 6 to Oct. 30 and push a possible Game 7 to Nov. 3, pending team agreement.
The Cleveland Cavaliers fend off a late rally to edge the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 at Rocket Arena on Oct. 25, 2026. Donovan Mitchell (22) and Evan Mobley (20, 10) lead Cleveland’s 1‑1 start, while Jarrett Allen adds 21 points. Michael Porter Jr. tops Brooklyn with 28 points, but a 41‑point fourth quarter isn’t enough as the Nets fall to 0‑2. Cleveland dominates inside, outscoring the Nets 46‑30 in the paint and shooting 51% versus Brooklyn’s 40%. Both teams turnover 23 times, but the Cavs’ free‑throw edge (29‑23) secures the win, moving them to within one game of Detroit in the Central Division.
In Week 7, the Browns rallied from a 14‑0 early deficit to trail 17‑14 at halftime against the Titans, thanks to a Denzel Ward interception. The comeback stalls when right tackle Tytus Howard exits with a concussion in the third quarter and defensive tackle Mason Graham limps off in the fourth after returning from a knee issue. Both players' statuses remain uncertain as the Browns fight to stay competitive.
In a Week 7 showdown, Cleveland rookie wideout KC Concepcion becomes only the second rookie since 2000—joining Odell Beckham Jr.—to post at least eight catches and 125 receiving yards in a single half. He logged eight receptions for 129 yards through three quarters of the Browns’ 17‑14 halftime lead over the Tennessee Titans, and enters the game with 22 catches for 186 yards on 35 targets, though he’s yet to find the end zone. The performance signals a breakout night for the 22‑year‑old former Texas A&M star.
Rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion, the Browns' 24th‑overall pick from Texas A&M, ignites Cleveland’s comeback against the Tennessee Titans. After falling behind 14‑0 early, Concepcion catches eight passes for 129 yards in the first half, including a 23‑yard score and two big grabs of 32 and 21 yards that help tie the game at 14‑14 before halftime. The performance caps a surge for a Browns team that, under first‑year head coach Todd Monken, improves to 4‑2 after a 4‑1 stretch. Concepcion enters the game with just 186 career receiving yards, making his breakout night a key storyline.
Mike McCarthy’s Steelers snap to a 5-2 record with a 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Paris, briefly seizing AFC North lead. The ground game dominates – Jaylen Warren and the offensive line post a 53.5% success rate, while T.J. Watt rattles the pass rush with four pressures and a sack. Linebacker Patrick Queen shines with a team‑high five stops, including a goal‑line tackle, despite dropping an interception. In contrast, left tackle Troy Fautanu yields four pressures and two sacks against Chase Young, and veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey concedes nine catches, 78 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers now turn their focus to a rematch with the Browns.
James Harden struggled against Brooklyn, but Cleveland's 23 turnovers nearly caused another devastating collapse. The Cavaliers have a bigger problem.
Raise your hand if you thought the Cleveland Browns would enter Week 7 at 4-2, in first place in the AFC North and with a chance to match last year's win total.