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Deshaun Watson Leads Browns in 34–10 Loss

8/16/2026

Summary

Watson Scores Browns' Points

Deshaun Watson started and scored the Browns' only points in a 34-10 loss to Chicago on August 15, 2026.
Watson completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards and capped the drive with a 14-yard run by KC Concepcion.
Coach Todd Monken praised Watson’s play after his Achilles injuries.
Shedeur Sanders entered the third quarter, threw for 79 yards on six completions, intercepted once, and said he must cut turnovers.

Summary

Watson Faces Hostility

Browns fans dislike Watson, with his start in Chicago keeping him away from a hostile crowd.
The Browns open the season versus the Jaguars, Buccaneers, Panthers and Steelers, with Thursday night game against Pittsburgh that could create a quarterback-change window.
Dillon Gabriel threw an interception and posted 23 passing yards in the opener.
Shedeur Sanders will start the preseason game against the Bills, offering a chance to improve his standing.

History

Historical Context

Following Art Modell’s 1995 move, the NFL reactivated the Browns in 1999, drafting quarterback Tim Couch and opening the new Cleveland Browns Stadium. Persistent quarterback turnover—42 starters since 1999—culminated in the controversial 2022 trade for Deshaun Watson and a 0-16 season in 2017. Under Kevin Stefanski, the 2020 team finally broke a 17-year playoff drought.

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Watson Scores Browns' Points

Deshaun Watson started and scored the Browns' only points in a 34-10 loss to Chicago on August 15, 2026.
Watson completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards and capped the drive with a 14-yard run by KC Concepcion.
Coach Todd Monken praised Watson’s play after his Achilles injuries.
Shedeur Sanders entered the third quarter, threw for 79 yards on six completions, intercepted once, and said he must cut turnovers.

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