Browns confirm Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback against Buccaneers
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Browns head coach Todd Monken stated that Deshaun Watson is expected to remain the team's starting quarterback for the Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This decision follows a challenging performance in Week 1, where Watson struggled in a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Monken acknowledged that despite Watson's difficulties, there were positive moments in the film review. The choice comes after a close competition for the starting role, indicating the team's commitment to give Watson another chance to perform this week. Watson's performance will be closely monitored, especially considering the fanbase's reaction at home.
- •Todd Monken expects Watson to start against Tampa Bay.
- •Watson had a challenging performance in Week 1.
- •Browns lost to Jaguars 34-10 in the season opener.
- •Monken highlighted some positives from Watson's film review.
- •Watson's future as starter may depend on this week's performance.
- 7:20 PMESPN — Monken expects to stick with Watson as Browns' QB1 vs. Bucs
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken says Deshaun Watson to start Week 2: "There were really good things on film"
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Browns HC makes quarterback decision on Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders for Week 2 matchup against Buccaneers
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Browns HC Todd Monken reveals Deshaun Watson Week 2 starting decision
"Browns coach Todd Monken said Monday that he expects Deshaun Watson to remain as the team's starting quarterback this Sunday at the Buccaneers.
"Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken made a quarterback decision 1 day after losing to the Jaguars by 24 points.
"If you thought the Browns would stop playing Deshaun Watson after their Week 1 stinker — why?
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External links- ESPNSep 14, 2026, 7:20 PMMonken expects to stick with Watson as Browns' QB1 vs. Bucs
Browns coach Todd Monken said Monday that he expects Deshaun Watson to remain as the team's starting quarterback this Sunday at the Buccaneers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:55 PMTodd Monken says Deshaun Watson to start Week 2: "There were really good things on film"
If you thought the Browns would stop playing Deshaun Watson after their Week 1 stinker — why?
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:42 PMBrowns HC makes quarterback decision on Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders for Week 2 matchup against Buccaneers
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken made a quarterback decision 1 day after losing to the Jaguars by 24 points.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:11 PMBrowns HC Todd Monken reveals Deshaun Watson Week 2 starting decision
This decision from the Browns and Monken isn't a huge surprise.
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