Browns confirm Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback against Buccaneers

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Browns confirm Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback against Buccaneers
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 7:20 PMESPNMonken expects to stick with Watson as Browns' QB1 vs. Bucs
  • 6:55 PMYahoo SportsTodd Monken says Deshaun Watson to start Week 2: "There were really good things on film"
  • 6:42 PMYahoo SportsBrowns HC makes quarterback decision on Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders for Week 2 matchup against Buccaneers
  • 6:11 PMYahoo SportsBrowns HC Todd Monken reveals Deshaun Watson Week 2 starting decision
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Browns coach Todd Monken said Monday that he expects Deshaun Watson to remain as the team's starting quarterback this Sunday at the Buccaneers.

ESPNby Daniel Oyefusi
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Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken made a quarterback decision 1 day after losing to the Jaguars by 24 points.

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If you thought the Browns would stop playing Deshaun Watson after their Week 1 stinker — why?

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