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Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson Outlasts Baker Mayfield in Weather-Delayed Match
WHY IT MATTERS
This performance by Watson should secure his position as the team's starting quarterback, ending speculation about his job after a brutal Week 1 loss.
What happened
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 in a game marked by a two-hour weather delay due to lightning and torrential downpour. Deshaun Watson led the Browns to victory with a comeback in the second half, silencing doubters about his job as the team's starter.
Watson finished the game 24-of-30 for 238 yards and two passing touchdowns, including one to rookie Denzel Boston. The Browns' defense turned up the heat on Baker Mayfield in the second half, ultimately securing their win.
The Buccaneers, desperate for a response after a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, were unable to capitalize on a strong start after the weather delay. The Browns will host their home opener next week against the Carolina Panthers, while the Buccaneers will face the Minnesota Vikings at home.
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Browns' Deshaun Watson may have silenced doubters after outlasting Baker Mayfield and 2-hour weather delay
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