UPSTART Cleveland Browns Take Sole Possession of First Place in the AFC North...For Now

Locked On NFL Six Pack - Daily Podcast For NFL Talk · Oct 2, 2026 · 31m

Cleveland Browns shock the AFC North, claiming first place with a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Can Deshaun Watson and the Browns’ young stars sustain this momentum, or is it another fleeting moment for long-suffering fans? Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson dissect Todd Monken’s coaching turnaround, breakout performances from rookies like Kevin "KC" Concepcion and Denzel Boston, and why Browns fans should be optimistic about their team’s trajectory—despite decades of heartbreak.

The conversation dives into the Steelers’ offensive struggles, Michael Pittman’s disappointing impact…