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Deshaun Watson guides Browns past Buccaneers for first win of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Deshaun Watson guides Browns past Buccaneers for first win of season

Summary

Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 21, 2026. This marked Watson's first regular-season win as a starter in two years. The Browns overcame a two-hour rain delay and displayed resilience with key contributions from their receivers, including a 55-yard touchdown from Denzel Boston. Despite the win, coach Todd Monken noted areas for improvement, particularly in Watson's passing and decision-making. The Browns will host the Carolina Panthers next in their home opener.

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By the Numbers

•Browns scored 23 points after a rain delay.
•Watson completed 24 of 30 passes, with two touchdowns.
•Cleveland receivers gained 163 yards after the catch.
•Browns face Carolina in their upcoming home opener.
•Watson's 76.9% completion rate ranks third in the league.

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10:32 PMYahoo Sports — 'So what, now what?': Monken wants to see what Browns, Watson are made of after improbable win

What they're saying

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Deshaun Watson tried to blame the media for his preseason and Week 1 struggles by saying there was “this expectation that I’m supposed to throw 400 yards, five touchdowns every week.” Passing for 238 yards, two touchdowns and not committing a turnover will suffice. While there are still plenty of flaws in Watson's game after two starts, he did enough while getting important contributions from his receivers to get his first regular-season win as a starter in two years as the Cleveland Browns rallied for a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOE REEDY

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