Deshaun Watson leads Browns to victory over Tampa Bay in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Deshaun Watson recorded a strong performance for the Cleveland Browns in their 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 23, 2026. After struggling in a Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, helping the team improve to 1-1. Michael Irvin had suggested on ESPN that the Browns might prefer Watson's failure to evaluate their future with him, but Jason Whitlock rejected that notion, emphasizing the financial investment the organization has in the quarterback. This victory shifts the focus back onto Watson's tenure in Cleveland and his performance amidst speculation about his role and future with the team.
- •Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Cleveland moved to 1-1 following their victory over Tampa Bay.
- •Watson struggled in a Week 1 loss against Jacksonville.
- •Irvin suggested Browns might prefer Watson to fail, which Whitlock contested.
- •Watson's costly contract and history of injuries add to team scrutiny.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Hard for Me to Buy That’ — Jason Whitlock Bluntly Rejects Michael Irvin’s Bizarre Deshaun Watson-Browns Claim
"Deshaun Watson entered the 2026 season under intense scrutiny after missing the previous year and facing questions about his place in Cleveland. His difficult Week 1 performance only added to the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback.
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