Browns Week 1 performance: Offense worse than you thought, especially under center
Todd Monken and Deshaun Watson combined to give the Cleveland Browns a terrible offense in Week 1, especially under center
Jacksonville, Florida - September 13, 2026 - The Cleveland Browns faced the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season and delivered a performance that left much to be desired. The team's offense was so lackluster that it shattered efficiency charts, placing them two times worse than the second-worst team, the Tennessee Titans, and four times worse than the remaining 30 teams in the league.
Analysts believe that quarterback Deshaun Watson and head coach Todd Monken were primarily to blame for the disappointing game. While Watson had moments of success in the shotgun formation, the overall offensive performance was bleak. With Monken sticking to his play-calling strategies, the future of the Browns' offense remains uncertain.
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