# Watson Starts, Browns Struggle | Cleveland Browns News

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Podcast: [Cleveland Browns News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-browns-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433775)
Published: 2026-09-17T21:37:02+00:00
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The Cleveland Browns stumbled to a 34-10 loss in their season opener, spotlighting quarterback Deshaun Watson’s debut as starter. With shaky offensive flow and a lone touchdown against a determined Jaguars defense, Watson’s numbers looked decent on paper—but the team’s lackluster performance raised questions about patience and direction. Head coach Kevin Monken stood firm, insisting Watson was chosen for his ability to win, while veteran Denzel Ward echoed unity and focus on collective success. Now, with a tough Buccaneers showdown looming in Tampa, the Browns must show rapid improvement—or risk deeper scrutiny. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-star-gives-clear-view-135728201.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4de5e7a3ef5533ae Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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