Deshaun Watson returns after nearly 2 years and struggles in a blowout loss to the Jaguars

Deshaun Watson made his first NFL start in 693 days for the Cleveland Browns and was met with a blowout victory by the Jacksonville Jaguars. After leading the team on a couple of early drives, Watson struggled to find consistency, leading to his interception on second-and-5. The Browns' offense faltered with three consecutive penalties and a missed pass, resulting in a 34-10 loss.

Despite Watson's efforts, including a 46-yard touchdown pass to rookie Denzel Boston, the team couldn't keep up with Jacksonville, who was returning nearly all of their starters from the previous season. Watson finished with 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards, though the numbers appeared inflated due to his interception. The Browns faced a strong defensive team, ranking first in run defense last season, and struggled to generate rhythm.

Watson's performance was met with varying emotions from Cleveland fans, who appreciated his healthy return after recovering from two Achilles tendon injuries. His coach, Todd Monken, emphasized the need for better offensive execution and organization in future games.