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NFL Gets Backlash for Critical Browns Blown Call

The Cleveland Browns are 5-2, but there is a bit of a problem with how they got there--a blatantly missed call by the refs.

By Sean Deveney · Heavy

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:18 AM

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The NFL faced severe backlash over an uncalled false start on Cleveland's game-winning drive against Tennessee.
Cleveland Browns defeated the Tennessee Titans 27-24 on a last-second field goal by Andre Szmyt.
Titans coach Robert Saleh noted postgame that live action appeared to show a false start occurred.

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The NFL received widespread backlash following an uncalled false start penalty on Cleveland Browns right tackle Dawand Jones during a crucial late-game play. The missed call came on a 36-yard pass from Deshaun Watson to Harold Fannin Jr., which set up Andre Szmyt for a game-winning field goal to defeat the Tennessee Titans 27-24.

Observers, media analysts, and Titans head coach Robert Saleh highlighted that Jones stepped back before the snap, arguing the play should have been whistled dead. The victory improved Cleveland's record to 5-2 on the season, placing them in first place ahead of a divisional matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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