Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers and Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks /VCG Photo
Russell Wilson threw two TD passes and ran for one, Seattle's defense forced four turnovers and Chris Carson scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 3:30 left as the Seahawks rallied for a 32-28 win Sunday over the mistake-prone Browns.
The Seahawks (5-1), who are 3-0 on the road for the first time in 39 years, gave up touchdowns on Cleveland's first three possessions before storming back.
''If we want to be a championship team, we have to win these types of game,'' Wilson said.
Jaron Brown of the Seattle Seahawks catches a touchdown pass in the game against the Cleveland Browns at the FirstEnergy Stadium, October 13, 2019. /VCG Photo
He connected with wide receiver Jaron Brown on his scoring passes, and Seattle's cool quarterback scampered 16 yards for a TD. The Seahawks, who have shown a knack for winning tight games, were last unbeaten in their first three road games in 1980, when they went 4-12.
''These guys are all together,'' said Seattle coach Pete Carroll. ''They're committed. They care, and they're playing for each other.''
The Browns (2-4) were hurt by their own miscues. They couldn't overcome three interceptions, a fumble, blocked punt or quarterback Baker Mayfield's hip injury.
Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns leaves the field after game against the Seattle Seahawks at the FirstEnergy Stadium, October 13, 2019. /VCG Photo
Cleveland fell to 0-3 at FirstEnergy Stadium, and as Browns fans filed out, many were wondering what has become of a season they couldn't wait to get started.
The Browns also came out on the short end of several questionable calls by an officiating crew that had its hands full.
''The refs are never an excuse,'' Mayfield said. ''I will probably get fined for saying this, but it was pretty bad today… It ticks me off.''
Mayfield's three picks raised his NFL-leading total to 11, and the second-year QB still hasn't found a rhythm. Trying to bring the Browns back late, Mayfield, who went to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated, was intercepted by Seattle's K.J. Wright with 2:41 remaining.
49ers burn Rams with tough defense
Tevin Coleman of the San Francisco 49ers dives into the endzone to score a touchdown in the game agtainst the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, October 13, 2019. /VCG Photo
The San Francisco 49ers remained unbeaten behind a stifling defensive display on Sunday, shutting down the rival Los Angeles Rams with a convincing 20-7 victory in Los Angeles.
Running back Tevin Coleman and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo scored touchdowns, and Robbie Gould booted a pair of field goals as the 49ers scored the game's final 20 points to improve to 5-0 on the NFL season. It is their first time they have won five straight to start the season since 1990.
Robert Woods ran for the lone Los Angeles touchdown in the first quarter as the Rams lost their third straight game and dropped to 3-3 overall.
Jimmie Ward #20 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up a pass intended for Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams in the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, October 13, 2019. /VCG Photo
The Rams offence mustered just 165 total yards in front of a crowd of 76,700 at Memorial Coliseum.
After the Rams had scored on their opening possession, the 49ers answered with a two-yard score by Coleman late in the first quarter.
Garoppolo scored on a one yard plunge early in the third for a 14-7 lead. Garoppolo also passed for 243 yards.
Gould's field goals were from 25 yards and 34 yards in the fourth for the margin of victory.
Other games on Sunday included (away teams come first):
Carolina Panthers 37-26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Washington Redskins 17-16 Miami Dolphins
Philadelphia Eagles 20-38 Minnesota Vikings
Houston Texans 31-24 Kansas City Chiefs
New Orleans Saints 13-6 Jacksonville Jaguars
Cincinnati Bengals 17-23 Baltimore Ravens
Atlanta Falcons 33-34 Arizona Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys 22-24 New York Giants
Tennessee Titans 0-16 Denver Broncos
Pittsburgh Steelers 24-17 Los Angeles Chargers
(With inputs from agencies)