Browns defeat Panthers 21-18, Watson turns boos into cheers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Cleveland Browns improved to 2-1 after a thrilling 21-18 victory over the Carolina Panthers on September 27, 2026. Deshaun Watson connected with Harold Fannin Jr. for a 14-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the offense amid prior concerns about their performance. Head Coach Todd Monken expressed satisfaction with the crowd's shift from boos to cheers as the team rallied at home. Despite the positive outcome, the Browns rank 30th in the NFL in yards per game, raising questions about their offensive consistency moving forward.
- •Browns improve to 2-1 in the current season.
- •Deshaun Watson throws a late-game touchdown to Harold Fannin Jr.
- •Cleveland's offense ranks 30th in yards per game.
- •Todd Monken highlights crowd's reactions during the game.
- •Previous offensive boos turned into cheers with the last-minute touchdown.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Browns HC thought it was 'cool' quarterback turned boos into cheers
"Todd Monken is enjoying listening to cheers for his offense instead of boos.
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