Browns struggle in Week 1 loss against Jaguars as Watson faces scrutiny
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Cleveland Browns suffered a 34-10 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. Deshaun Watson's performance, marked by an early interception and late-game production, drew criticism as the Browns fell behind 31-0. The defense allowed Trevor Lawrence to complete 78% of his passes for four touchdowns. Coach Todd Monken's game plan and the lack of a strong run game further contributed to the team's struggles. Multiple factors have been cited in the assessment of the loss, leaving room for debate regarding blame distribution.
- •Browns lose 34-10 to Jaguars in their season opener on September 14.
- •Deshaun Watson finished with 205 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- •Defense allowed Trevor Lawrence to throw four touchdowns.
- •Browns trailed 31-0 at one point during the game.
- •Criticism directed at Watson, Monken, and the defense for their roles in the loss.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson blames ‘media’ for outsized expectations
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson places blame after Browns disastrous start
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Assigning blame for Browns loss in Week 1: Deshaun Watson tops the list but is not alone
"The first game of the Cleveland Browns season probably went worse than expected, which is tough, because expectations were pretty low to begin with. On the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Deshaun Watson threw an interception on his third throw of the season, while the Jaguars scored three touchdowns and a field goal on their…
"Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson deflected blame onto the media following a blowout loss to Jacksonville.
"The Browns Week 1 loss wasn’t entirely Deshaun Watson’s fault, but he did not put the team in a position to compete.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:30 PMDeshaun Watson blames ‘media’ for outsized expectations
The first game of the Cleveland Browns season probably went worse than expected, which is tough, because expectations were pretty low to begin with. On the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Deshaun Watson threw an interception on his third throw of the season, while the Jaguars scored three touchdowns and a field goal on their…
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:09 PMDeshaun Watson places blame after Browns disastrous start
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson deflected blame onto the media following a blowout loss to Jacksonville.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:33 AMAssigning blame for Browns loss in Week 1: Deshaun Watson tops the list but is not alone
The Browns Week 1 loss wasn’t entirely Deshaun Watson’s fault, but he did not put the team in a position to compete.
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