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Deshaun Watson emerges as frontrunner for NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Deshaun Watson emerges as frontrunner for NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Summary

Stephen A. Smith has named Deshaun Watson the current frontrunner for NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Watson, who missed the entire 2025 season due to a twice-ruptured Achilles tendon, has led the Cleveland Browns to a 5-2 record. His recent performance includes a game-winning drive in each victory, including a notable 27-24 win against the Tennessee Titans. First-year head coach Todd Monken’s decision to start Watson appears to be paying off, despite the quarterback's previous off-field issues and a mixed history with the team. Watson's outstanding comeback is drawing attention, even as discussions around his personal conduct continue.

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Status Watch

•Browns sit atop the AFC North with a 5-2 record.
•Watson engineered game-winning drives in all five wins.
•He has thrown for over 300 yards in multiple games this season.
•Watson had missed the previous full season due to injury.
•First-year coach Todd Monken has backed Watson as a starter.

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5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith says Deshaun Watsons is the NFL’s ‘Comeback Player of the Year’

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Browns entered the 2026 season with plenty of questions at quarterback, especially after Deshaun Watson missed all of last season while recovering from a twice-ruptured Achilles tendon. But seven weeks into the season, the Browns sit atop the AFC North, and one of ESPN’s most prominent voices thinks Watson deserves some hardware for…
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