Ryan Fitzpatrick predicts Deshaun Watson will fail with Browns
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
During Amazon Prime Video's preseason coverage of the Browns vs. Patriots game, Ryan Fitzpatrick expressed doubts regarding Deshaun Watson's performance as Cleveland's starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Fitzpatrick suggested that should Watson fail, backup Shedeur Sanders would seize the opportunity and gain the city’s support. Fitzpatrick’s comments reflect ongoing concerns about Watson's effectiveness after his previous struggles and the team's decision to name him the starter over Sanders.
- •Deshaun Watson is named starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
- •Ryan Fitzpatrick doubts Watson will maintain the starting position.
- •Fitzpatrick believes Shedeur Sanders may take over if Watson struggles.
- •Comments made during the Browns vs. Patriots preseason game broadcast.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fitzpatrick guarantees that Deshaun Watson will fail
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fitzpatrick believes Deshaun Watson will fail as Browns QB
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fitzpatrick strongly believes Deshaun Watson will fail as Browns QB
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Longtime NFL QB expects Deshaun Watson to fail with Browns: 'It's gonna happen'
"The NFL community was stunned when first-year Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken named veteran Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback for Cleveland’s Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Just days earlier, Watson turned in a poor preseason performance against the Buffalo Bills and then challenged fans during a contentious postgame presser. “I didn’t have a reaction,” Watson…
"Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't expect Deshaun Watson, or any Browns quarterback, to enjoy success during the 2026 NFL season. Here's why.
"Longtime quarterback has a less than rosy prediction for the Browns' new starter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:00 PMRyan Fitzpatrick guarantees that Deshaun Watson will fail
The NFL community was stunned when first-year Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken named veteran Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback for Cleveland’s Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Just days earlier, Watson turned in a poor preseason performance against the Buffalo Bills and then challenged fans during a contentious postgame presser. “I didn’t have a reaction,” Watson…
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:34 PMRyan Fitzpatrick believes Deshaun Watson will fail as Browns QB
Longtime quarterback has a less than rosy prediction for the Browns' new starter.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:05 PMRyan Fitzpatrick strongly believes Deshaun Watson will fail as Browns QB
The former NFL QB didn't mince words talking about the Browns starting QB.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:57 AMLongtime NFL QB expects Deshaun Watson to fail with Browns: 'It's gonna happen'
Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't expect Deshaun Watson, or any Browns quarterback, to enjoy success during the 2026 NFL season. Here's why.
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