The Cleveland Browns delivered a stunning victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 3, executing a remarkable comeback in the final minutes to secure a 13-10 win. Despite trailing by 10 points with just four minutes remaining in the game, the Browns showcased their resilience and turned the tide against the Packers.
The key to the Browns’ success began with Andre Szmyt’s 35-yard field goal, narrowing the gap to 10-3 with 3:38 left on the clock. The subsequent drive saw Grant Delpit intercept a pass from Green Bay’s Jordan Love, returning it 25 yards to the Packers’ four-yard line. A penalty on the Packers moved the Browns even closer, setting up Quinshon Judkins to score from one yard out and tie the game at 10-all.
Green Bay attempted to regain control, advancing into field goal range, but their 43-yard field goal attempt by Brandon McManus was blocked by Cleveland’s Shelby Harris with just 27 seconds to play. Capitalizing on this opportunity, the Browns advanced the ball 16 yards, setting the stage for Szmyt’s game-winning and franchise-record 55-yard field goal.
This victory was an anomaly for both sides. The Packers had won 300 consecutive regular-season games when leading by at least 10 points in the final four minutes, a streak dating back to a 1967 game against the Baltimore Colts. Meanwhile, the Browns hadn’t overcome a 10-point deficit in the final four minutes since Week 3 of the 2002 season, a 145-game span.
Not only did Szmyt’s kick secure a memorable victory, but it also set a new milestone as the longest walk-off field goal in Browns’ history. This game will be celebrated as one of the most notable moments of the season, not just for its thrilling finish but also for breaking longstanding records.
In a broader NFL context, the Browns’ win stands alongside several other undefeated teams—namely the 49ers, Bills, Colts, Buccaneers, Eagles, and Chargers—highlighting the competitive nature of the season thus far and setting an exciting tone for the weeks ahead.