Browns struggle in Week 1 loss against Jaguars as Watson faces scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 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.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Assigning 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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