Deshaun Watson will start for Browns against Bucs in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced that Deshaun Watson will remain the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Watson's job was in question following a disappointing performance in a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he threw an interception early and the Browns did not score until late in the game. The team looks to bounce back after struggling offensively in Week 1.
- •Watson threw an interception on the first possession against Jacksonville.
- •Browns scored their only touchdown with under two minutes remaining.
- •Cleveland lost 34-10 to the Jaguars in Week 1.
- •Watson will lead the offense against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson will start in Week 2 for Browns vs. Bucs after Week 1 dud
"Watson’s status was unclear following a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in which Watson threw an interception on Cleveland’s opening possession and the Browns didn’t score a touchdown until the game was long decided with less than two minutes remaining.
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