Todd Monken keeps Deshaun Watson in game amid 8 sacks by Steelers
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken opted not to bench quarterback Deshaun Watson during a challenging loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the team absorbed eight sacks in a 27-6 defeat on November 1, 2026. Monken emphasized the need for Watson to gain experience in tough situations rather than switching to backup Shedeur Sanders. After starting the season with a 5-3 record, the Browns faced criticism for their offensive play, which Monken took responsibility for. The loss against Pittsburgh marked a setback for Cleveland, affecting their position in the AFC North standings.
- •Browns lost 27-6 to Steelers on November 1, 2026.
- •Watson faced eight sacks during the game.
- •Monken aims for Watson to build experience without substitutions.
- •Cleveland's record is 5-3 after eight weeks of the season.
- •This defeat impacted the Browns' playoff positioning.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Browns’ Deshaun Watson refuses to blame O-Line despite getting shredded for 8 sacks vs. Steelers
- 7:13 AMYahoo Sports — Why Browns’ Todd Monken didn’t bench Deshaun Watson while Steelers teed off on him for 8 sacks in blowout
"The Cleveland Browns endured a brutal afternoon against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Todd Monken’s decision to keep Deshaun Watson under center, though, revealed something about his approach to developing the offense. Despite watching his quarterback absorb eight sacks in Sunday’s embarrassing 27-6 defeat , the first-year head coach never seriously […] The post Why Browns’ Todd Monken didn’t bench Deshaun Watson while Steelers teed off on him for 8 sacks in blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Deshaun Watson endured another brutal afternoon behind the Cleveland Browns’ offensive line. However, the quarterback refused to point fingers after an eight-sack beating against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following Cleveland’s 27-6 defeat at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Watson accepted responsibility for the constant pressure. He acknowledged that […] The post Browns’ Deshaun Watson refuses to blame O-Line despite getting shredded for 8 sacks vs. Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 7:35 AMBrowns’ Deshaun Watson refuses to blame O-Line despite getting shredded for 8 sacks vs. Steelers
Deshaun Watson endured another brutal afternoon behind the Cleveland Browns’ offensive line. However, the quarterback refused to point fingers after an eight-sack beating against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following Cleveland’s 27-6 defeat at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Watson accepted responsibility for the constant pressure. He acknowledged that […] The post Browns’ Deshaun Watson refuses to blame O-Line despite getting shredded for 8 sacks vs. Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 7:13 AMWhy Browns’ Todd Monken didn’t bench Deshaun Watson while Steelers teed off on him for 8 sacks in blowout
The Cleveland Browns endured a brutal afternoon against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Todd Monken’s decision to keep Deshaun Watson under center, though, revealed something about his approach to developing the offense. Despite watching his quarterback absorb eight sacks in Sunday’s embarrassing 27-6 defeat , the first-year head coach never seriously […] The post Why Browns’ Todd Monken didn’t bench Deshaun Watson while Steelers teed off on him for 8 sacks in blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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