Deshaun Watson's first-possession interception sets tone for Jaguars rout of Browns
Key Points:
- Deshaun Watson struggled in his first regular-season start for the Cleveland Browns, throwing an interception on the opening drive and finishing with 1 touchdown, 1 interception, 1 fumble, and taking 5 sacks in a 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Watson's early interception set the tone for the game, leading to an early Jaguars touchdown and a dominant performance by Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who threw four touchdowns with no turnovers.
- Despite winning the starting job over second-year QB Shedeur Sanders, Watson’s performance has raised doubts about his future as Cleveland’s starter, with head coach Todd Monken suggesting the position remains uncertain.
- Watson remains unpopular with Cleveland fans due to his past off-field controversies and was booed during the preseason, responding negatively to the crowd's reaction.
- The Browns’ offense struggled overall, and Watson's late touchdown did little to change the outcome or inspire confidence in his ability to lead a turnaround this season.