Browns’ Deshaun Watson may have silenced doubters after outlasting Baker Mayfield and 2-hour weather delay
Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns beat Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19, easing immediate doubts about Watson’s position as Cleveland’s starting quarterback. The victory followed a second-half comeback and a lengthy weather delay, while also giving new head coach Todd Monken his first career win with the Browns.
Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, including a scoring pass to rookie Denzel Boston, who led the game with 95 receiving yards. Tampa Bay struggled to respond after the delay, with a holding penalty and Cleveland’s defence preventing Mayfield from completing a final attack; the Browns next host Carolina, while the Buccaneers face Minnesota.
- Watson helped Cleveland secure a 23-19 comeback victory.
- A two-hour lightning delay interrupted Tampa Bay’s late drive.
- The performance strengthened Watson’s claim to remain starter.