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Deshaun Watson struggles in Browns preseason game against Bills

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Summary

Deshaun Watson made his first home appearance since the 2024 season during the Browns' preseason matchup against the Bills on August 22. Entering the game in the third quarter, Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards and threw one interception, resulting in a passer rating of 14.6. This outing follows his initial start of the preseason against the Bears. Although Watson played through the fourth quarter, the Browns are still evaluating whether he or Shedeur Sanders will start in the upcoming regular season opener against the Jaguars.

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Key Details

•Watson played in the third and fourth quarters, coming off the bench.
•He faced boos from home fans during the game.
•His statistics include one interception and two rushing attempts for 13 yards.
•Shedeur Sanders also saw action as a potential starter.
•The Browns will announce their starting QB for the season opener next week.

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8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Browns QB Deshaun Watson stats & numbers in preseason game vs. Bills

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Deshaun Watson made his 1st home appearance since the 2024 season in the Browns' preseason game vs. the Bills. Here's his stats from the game.
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