Baltimore Beatdown on Deshaun Watson

ArticleAFC North Preview, Week 1: Browns a lone underdog to begin the 2026 season
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Watson ultimately won the starting role and will lead the offense in Week 1, but his leash is likely shorter than any other starter in the league.

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Watson starts but faces short leash in Week 1 underdog spot

Deshaun Watson won the starting role for the Browns in Week 1 against Jacksonville, but his leash is likely shorter than any other starter in the league; a cloudy quarterback competition with Shedeur Sanders did little to inspire confidence for the offense, and the Browns are underdogs by more than a touchdown.

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