{
  "id": 6048877,
  "title": "‘He’ll Have To Block It Out’ – Browns Insider Reveals Key Test for Deshaun Watson in Week 1 As Shedeur Sanders Lurks in the Wings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/hell-have-to-block-it-out-browns-insider-reveals-key-test-for-deshaun",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T22:06:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ll-block-browns-insider-reveals-220629758.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deshaun Watson faces a significant challenge in his first game as the Browns' starting quarterback in the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Cleveland Browns have made the decision to start Watson ahead of their nephew, Shedeur Sanders, which has sparked widespread criticism from fans. Watson's primary focus in Week 1 will be on performing well against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as his performance will be crucial in changing the narrative surrounding his role as the team's starting quarterback. According to Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot, Watson needs to block out the boos and maintain his performance in the first two games to keep his job, despite the uncertainty surrounding the Browns' offensive situation.",
  "summary": "Deshaun Watson won’t simply be battling the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. He’ll be battling the noise surrounding his own job as quarterback.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deshaun Watson to start for Browns over nephew Shedeur Sanders.",
    "Watson’s performance crucial in Week 1 against Jaguars and Buccaneers.",
    "Browns insider warns Watson to block out boos and maintain focus."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}