Browns kicker Andre Szmyt had a forgettable NFL debut.

The rookie out of Syracuse missed an extra point and a potential go-ahead field goal in the second half of Cleveland’s 17-16 loss Sunday to the Bengals in the season opener for both teams.

Andre Szmyt attempts a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game 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 touchdown 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 field goal later in the period, Szmyt pushed a 36-yard FG attemp

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