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The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 in Week 6, securing their fourth win of the season despite a dismal first half. The game highlighted the Browns' reliance on defensive grit and late-game resilience, while the Ravens suffered a costly collapse after leading 10-0 at halftime.
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 in Week 6 to take first place in the AFC North. Andre Szmyt kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired to seal the victory after the Browns overcame a 10-point deficit. The win gives Cleveland a 4-2 record and a tie-breaker advantage over Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Todd Monken praised the team's resilience, while analysts noted the Browns' struggles with pass protection and third-down conversions.
The Baltimore Ravens visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday for an AFC North matchup featuring first-year head coaches Jesse Minter and Todd Monken. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will start for the third consecutive game due to Lamar Jackson's ongoing ankle injury. The Ravens, riding a three-game winning streak, aim to maintain their divisional lead, while the Browns seek their first home win of the season. Key storylines include Monken facing his former team and the Ravens' pass rush targeting Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham will miss several weeks due to a left MCL sprain and ankle sprain sustained during a Thursday Night Football victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. An MRI confirmed no long-term structural damage, but the team will evaluate his return on a week-to-week basis. Graham, who led the Browns with four sacks in his first three games, was a standout early in his second season. The Browns will rely on Maliek Collins, Mike Hall Jr., and Adin Huntington at defensive tackle, with a potential call-up of Sam Kamara from the practice squad. Head coach Todd Monken praised Graham's talent and effort, expressing hope for a quick recovery.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson secured his first win since 2024, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 despite a 10-point second-half deficit. The victory solidified his starting role against Shedeur Sanders, while head coach Todd Monken publicly rejected external criticism of the team.
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 in Week 2, securing their first win of the season and head coach Todd Monken's first NFL victory. The game featured the longest single weather delay in NFL history, lasting over two hours due to lightning. Deshaun Watson led the offense with 238 passing yards and two touchdowns, while the defense forced a critical turnover on downs to seal the win. The victory has sparked debate over whether it helps or hinders the Browns' long-term quarterback strategy.
Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, securing his first win of the 2026 season. Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning 17-yard score to Blake Whiteheart. While the win improved Cleveland's record to 1-1 and silenced immediate criticism following a 34-10 loss to Jacksonville, it has intensified debate over whether the team should continue relying on Watson or develop younger quarterbacks like Shedeur Sanders. Watson celebrated emotionally with his wife, Jilly Anais, after the game, while head coach Todd Monken praised his performance but acknowledged the team's ongoing evaluation of its quarterback situation.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken used his first win to directly rebut former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s criticism of the team. Following a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monken told reporters that the Browns are 'gonna Browns' and dismissed the narrative that the franchise is inherently bad. The win was powered by quarterback Deshaun Watson, who overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to secure his first win as the starter. While Monken framed the victory as a response to external doubt, Watson emphasized that the team’s focus remained on internal execution rather than external commentary. The result keeps Watson in the starting lineup for the upcoming home opener against the Carolina Panthers, though questions about the quarterback competition with Shedeur Sanders remain.
Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns. This performance has solidified his starting role for the upcoming Week 3 match against the Carolina Panthers, despite ongoing questions about his long-term fit with the franchise.
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 in a weather-delayed Week 2 game, but analysts argue the victory delays necessary evaluation of young quarterbacks. Deshaun Watson threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, yet his long-term value remains questionable due to injury history and poor efficiency metrics. The win prevents the team from testing backups Shedeur Sanders and Taylen Green before a critical 2027 decision.
The Cleveland Browns will start Deshaun Watson in their Week 3 home opener against the Carolina Panthers, according to NBC Sports. Head coach Todd Monken indicated he would not bench Watson after a 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, despite the quarterback's modest statistical output. This decision follows a disastrous Week 1 loss to Jacksonville and ongoing debates about Watson's long-term viability.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken rejected former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's 'Browns are the Browns' commentary after leading his team to a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Monken used strong language to dismiss the narrative, stating the team took the criticism to heart, while Tomlin responded by joking that he was glad his words still motivated opponents.
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 on Sunday, securing head coach Todd Monken's first NFL victory. A lightning delay halted play with two minutes remaining, but Cleveland's defense preserved the lead after a final-play miss by Tampa Bay. Deshaun Watson threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, while Baker Mayfield struggled with three fumbles and an interception.
A lightning delay halted the Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Browns led 23-19 when play stopped. After a two-hour pause, the Buccaneers failed to score, allowing Cleveland to secure its first win of the 2026 season. Todd Monken avoided his first loss as an NFL head coach, while Tampa Bay fell to 0-2.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken's decision to go for it on fourth down from his own 34-yard line resulted in a turnover on downs, allowing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to take a 9-6 halftime lead in Week 2. Despite a strong defensive performance that limited the Buccaneers to five first downs and an interception, Monken called a run by Quinshon Judkins that was stuffed. The Bucs' offense subsequently stalled but capitalized on a field goal to secure the lead. The game featured a lightning delay in the fourth quarter, and both teams struggled offensively, with Cleveland's offense recording zero first downs on third down.