Deshaun Watson struggles as Jaguars lead Browns at halftime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson struggled during the first half of the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13, 2026. Watson threw an interception on his opening drive after Jacksonville linebacker Foyesade Oluokun intercepted a pass intended for Jerry Jeudy. The error led to a touchdown catch by Parker Washington and an early deficit for Cleveland. By halftime, the Jaguars held a 24-0 lead over the Browns. This outing marks Watson's first live NFL action since 2024 following a season-ending Achilles injury in 2025. With second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders waiting on the roster, public criticism regarding the starting quarterback position intensified on social media during the game. Coach Todd Monken now faces mounting pressure to determine the starting lineup for the team's next contest.
- •Deshaun Watson threw an opening-drive interception to Foyesade Oluokun.
- •The Jacksonville Jaguars established a 24-0 lead by halftime.
- •Trevor Lawrence connected with Parker Washington for a touchdown following the interception.
- •Watson returned to action for the first time since tearing his Achilles in 2025.
- •Supporters of Shedeur Sanders are calling for a change at quarterback before next week.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders Fans Don’t Want Deshaun Watson Back for Game 2 After Early INT
"Deshaun Watson faced significant backlash on his first drive of the 2026 season, throwing a costly interception after staring down wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun read the curl route perfectly, cutting underneath the coverage to steal the pass. Oluokun returned the interception deep into Jacksonville territory. Eight plays later, Trevor Lawrence […] The post Shedeur Sanders Fans Don’t Want Deshaun Watson Back for Game 2 After Early INT appeared first o
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