Browns are going with Deshaun Watson for Week 1
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns initially appeared unlikely to play quarterback Deshaun Watson again after Week 2 of the preseason, but the situation shifted dramatically by Sunday.
- Coach Todd Monken was unfazed by fans booing Watson during the preseason game against the Bills and by Watson's comments about his strained relationship with Browns fans.
- The Browns plan to start Watson in Week 1 and may give him a two-week audition, with both games on the road against the Jaguars and Buccaneers.
- If Watson performs well and the Browns win these games, fan reception in Cleveland could improve significantly when the team returns home.
- The Browns have not started a season 2-0 since 1993, making a strong start this year particularly notable.
