NFL Week 2 Winners and Losers: Deshaun Watson has his best moment for Browns in win, likely keeps job for another week
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson led his team to a victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, potentially securing his starting position for another week. The win followed a weather delay and marked a rare positive performance for the quarterback.
Why it matters
The performance is significant for the Browns' season trajectory and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Watson's professional standing in the NFL.
The Cleveland Browns waited a long time for some positive vibes on Deshaun Watson . Then they waited some more.
The Browns, led by two Watson touchdown passes in the second half, beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 on Sunday. They clinched the win after a delay for lightning that lasted about two hours . For Watson, it was worth the wait.
Sunday was likely his greatest moment with the Browns — not that there are many to choose from. It also probably saved his job for at least another week.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) had a good second half against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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