Deshaun Watson throws late TD as Browns overcome Panthers in comeback win
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to a late comeback on September 27, 2026, against the Carolina Panthers, finishing with a touchdown pass to Harold Fannin and a successful 2-point conversion. After struggling early, Watson directed an eight-play, 65-yard drive in the final minutes of the game. With this victory, the Browns improved to a 2-1 record, providing relief to a fanbase that was critical of Watson's starting position earlier in the season. The Browns' defense held strong in the closing minutes, preventing the Panthers from taking the lead.
- •Browns defeat Panthers 21-18 in comeback victory.
- •Watson completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- •Cleveland has now won two of three games this season.
- •Watson's late-game performance helped solidify his standing among fans.
- •Browns' defense secured the win by stopping Panther's late drives.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Browns fans cheer Deshaun Watson's late go-ahead TD throw that leads comeback win over Panthers
"Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes to Harold Fannin Jr., including a 14-yard strike with 1:48 remaining, and the Cleveland Browns rallied for a 21-18 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
"A fanbase that's weary of losing and was infuriated in the preseason by Watson earning the starting job appears to have now embraced its embattled quarterback amid a 2-1 start.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 9:32 PMDeshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers
Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes to Harold Fannin Jr., including a 14-yard strike with 1:48 remaining, and the Cleveland Browns rallied for a 21-18 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 8:27 PMBrowns fans cheer Deshaun Watson's late go-ahead TD throw that leads comeback win over Panthers
A fanbase that's weary of losing and was infuriated in the preseason by Watson earning the starting job appears to have now embraced its embattled quarterback amid a 2-1 start.
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