The Browns are hoping for Deshaun Watson to look better this week, while also keeping their playoff hopes alive.
1. For Cleveland, two things are happening: They need to beat Cincinnati for any remote hope of a playoff berth. They have to shape upfast. The QB has played 55 career NFL games. This was the first time he didn’t lead the offense to at least one TD. In the 27-14 victory in Houston, Watson was 12 of 22 passing for 131 yards and an interception. His 53.4 passer rating was the lowest of his career, and it happened against one of the NFL’s worst defenses.
3. Watson on his performance in Houston: “The anticipation to just be back on the field ... the anticipation of going back to my former team ... the anticipation of playing against former teammates and being in front of a crowd that used to cheer for me. All of that stuff was definitely a lot. I am human so I definitely have things running through my mind and through just my soul in general.”
Deshaun Watson threw a lot of passes where his feet were not set properly and they were off target vs. Houston.5. After watching video of the game, Watson admitted he needed to work on his footwork: “Make sure my base is staying tight as much as possible – making sure I am trusting the O-line within the pocket ... just making sure I am trusting my eyes and my feet.”for cleveland.com: Let Watson use his speed and run the ball more. Don’t take on linebackers, but look for openings.
8. Garrett has sacked Burrow six times in those four games. Asked to explain his problems vs. the Browns, Burrow told reporters:9. The Bengals are on a four-game winning streak. That began after the loss to the Browns. Burrow has been sacked only five times in those four games. That came after the Browns sacked Burrow five times in Cleveland’s Monday night victory. Since then, Burrow is delivering his passes quicker than ever before, giving opposing pass rushers less time to reach him.
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