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Browns’ Todd Monken demands better protection after Watson suffers eight sacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:13 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Browns’ Todd Monken demands better protection after Watson suffers eight sacks

Summary

Todd Monken issued a statement regarding quarterback protection after the Cleveland Browns lost 17-12 to the New York Jets on October 11, 2026. Deshaun Watson was sacked eight times during the game, marking a season high for the team. The Browns entered the match with a 3-1 record but were unable to extend their winning streak. Monken emphasized the need for improved offensive line performance to protect Watson going forward.

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•Watson was sacked eight times in the game.
•The Browns fell to 3-2 on the season after this loss.
•Monken requested better offensive line performance for future games.
•Cleveland had won three consecutive games prior to this matchup.
•The Jets' defense played a significant role in limiting Watson's effectiveness.

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1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Browns’ Todd Monken issues huge guarantee after Deshaun Watson’s 8-sack day vs. Jets

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Todd Monken made a declaration about the quarterback protection after the Cleveland Browns allowed Deshaun Watson to absorb eight sacks in their loss to the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. Going into the game, Cleveland had great momentum going its way. After losing the season opener, they won their last three games to have a solid 3-1 start to […] The post Browns’ Todd Monken issues huge guarantee after Deshaun Watson’s 8-sack day vs. Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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