Watson Backed As Starter
Browns Coach Todd Monken Backs Deshaun Watson as Starting Quarterback After Win
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Watson also contributed 22 rushing yards on seven carries in the Tampa Bay game, adding a dimension beyond his passing statistics.
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Watson’s two touchdown passes went to Denzel Boston on a 55-yard catch-and-run and Blake Whiteheart on a 17-yard game-winning reception.
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Watson’s victory over Tampa Bay was his first win in more than two years, sharply changing the immediate quarterback conversation from whether he would be benched to whether Shedeur Sanders had lost his best opportunity to take over.
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After being asked whether the Tampa Bay win would improve his standing with Browns fans, Watson answered, “I don’t know,” giving no assurance that the road victory had repaired the strained relationship.
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Monken said he dislikes being asked about the quarterback controversy every week, telling reporters, “Do I love dealing with it every week? Of course not,” even as he continued to endorse Watson’s development.
Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes and rushed for 22 yards in the Browns' 23-19 road win over Tampa Bay, temporarily silencing calls to bench him for rookie Shedeur Sanders TSN. Coach Todd Monken has backed Watson, saying he expects improvement as the quarterback learns the offense ahead of Sunday's home opener against Carolina WTOP.
Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards but faces skepticism from Browns fans who booed him during the preseason. His first regular-season home start in nearly two years will test whether one win can repair his strained relationship with Cleveland Newsday.
Watson's Bounce-Back Performance Quiets Benching Talk
Watson completed 24 of 30 passes against Tampa Bay after struggling in a Week 1 loss to Jacksonville TSN. His two touchdown passes — a 55-yard catch-and-run to Denzel Boston and a 17-yard game-winner to Blake Whiteheart — marked his first win in more than two years The Score.
Beyond passing, Watson added 22 rushing yards on seven carries, showing versatility beyond the pocket WTOP. The victory shifted the quarterback conversation from benching Watson to whether Shedeur Sanders had lost his chance to take over TSN.
Monken Endorses Watson Despite Weekly Controversy
Coach Todd Monken has publicly backed Watson, emphasizing that the quarterback is learning the Browns' offense and will improve with consistency WTOP. Monken told reporters he dislikes being asked about quarterback drama every week, saying, "Do I love dealing with it every week? Of course not," even as he continued to support Watson's development TSN.
Watson Uncertain if Victory Will Win Over Fans
Watson was asked whether the Tampa Bay win would improve his standing with Browns fans and answered simply, "I don't know," offering no confidence that the road victory had repaired damage The Score. He previously criticized fans after being booed during preseason games against the Buffalo Bills Newsday.
Watson now says he is "not at war" with fans and wants their support heading into the home opener WTOP. However, skepticism persists due to his uneven tenure in Cleveland, multiple injuries, and past sexual misconduct allegations that damaged his reputation TSN.
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