Cleveland Browns struggle in Week 1 under Todd Monken's leadership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Cleveland Browns lost 34-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their season opener on September 10, 2026. Under new head coach Todd Monken, expectations were high for a competitive performance, but starting quarterback Deshaun Watson failed to show improvement from previous seasons. NFL insider Dan Graziano noted that the team's atmosphere is currently negative, reflecting doubts about Watson's future as starter. The Browns aim to regroup and analyze their performance to identify areas for improvement before their next game.
- •Browns lost 34-10 to Jaguars on September 10, 2026.
- •Deshaun Watson's performance drew criticism once again.
- •Dan Graziano reported 'horrendous vibes' around the team.
- •Browns are looking to regroup before upcoming games.
- •Monken's coaching debut did not inspire confidence.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Insider: Cleveland Browns Have ‘Horrendous Vibes All Around’
"The Cleveland Browns weren’t very competitive last season, but general manager Andrew Berry has been building this roster up for […]
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