Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson struggles in opening loss to Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
In their opening game on September 16, 2026, the Cleveland Browns lost 34-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Browns were down 31-0 at one point and faced criticism for their performance, particularly quarterback Deshaun Watson's effort. NFL analyst Jason Fitz suggested Shedeur Sanders may not be ready to start, as Watson is set to retain the starting role for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Browns will look to improve their offensive output following the disappointing start under new head coach Todd Monken.
- •Browns trail 31-0 before losing to Jaguars, 34-10.
- •Deshaun Watson criticized for performance in opening game.
- •Shedeur Sanders's readiness for starting role questioned.
- •Browns prepare to face Buccaneers in Week 2.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Maybe Shedeur (Sanders) Just Isn’t Ready’ — NFL Analyst Claims Browns QB Gets ‘Overwhelmed’ When Asked To Lead Offense
"The Cleveland Browns had one of the worst regular-season starts we have seen from them in a long time. In Jacksonville, against the Jaguars, the Browns were dominated 34-10, and they trailed 31-0 at one point.
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