Browns kicker has ultimate nightmare NFL debut in…
Browns kicker Andre Szmyt had a forgettable NFL debut.
The rookie out of Syracuse missed an further level and a potential go-ahead discipline aim in the second half of Cleveland’s 17-16 loss Sunday to the Bengals in the season opener for both groups.
Andre Szmyt makes an attempt a discipline aim during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the sport at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images
Szmyt, who beat out Dustin Hopkins for the kicking job with a strong preseason missed the PAT that would have given the Browns a 17-14 lead following a landing catch by Cedric Tillman from Joe Flacco with 7:20 left in the third quarter.
After the Bengals took a one-point lead on an Evan McPherson discipline aim later in the period, Szmyt pushed a 36-yard FG attempt broad proper with 2:22 remaining in the fourth.
Andre Szmyt reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the sport at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images
The 40-year-old Flacco threw for 290 yards but had two interceptions in his first start for the Browns, who drafted quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in April.
Cleveland misplaced despite holding Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati offense to 11 first downs and 141 complete yards of offense.
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