The Cleveland Browns just grabbed a massive 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, and honestly, who saw this coming? Last season, this team was a bottom-feeder, and now they’re sitting pretty at the top of the AFC North, talking serious playoff hopes. That’s a turnaround.
Watson Delivers When It Matters Most, Coach Monken Takes Notice
The highlight reel moment, the one that had everyone buzzing, came in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Deshaun Watson proved he can still sling it, taking the offense a mind-blowing 55 yards in less than a minute. That insane drive set up kicker Andre Szmyt for a 32-yard game-winning field goal, and the place absolutely erupted. After the game, head coach Todd Monken didn’t hold back his praise. “I’m proud of Deshaun, the way he’s battled back in games at times and found a way to take us down the field and give us a chance for victory,” Monken said, making it clear Watson was the man. He also gave a shout-out to the “whole offense in general” and the defense for making “big stops,” creating those opportunities.
The “Auxiliary Run Game” That’s Making All the Difference
It wasn’t just Watson’s arm, though. Monken also highlighted the team’s “great job” with their “auxiliary run game.” He told reporters that trying to hit anywhere from 130 to 150 rushing yards on “normal run plays” is just plain hard. To be one of the top rushing teams, you absolutely need “auxiliary yards,” whether that comes from the quarterback, other skill players, or “multiple touches.” It shows they’re getting creative, finding ways to move the chains when the straight-ahead runs aren’t there.
This team is riding a serious wave of momentum, and they’re going to need every bit of it. Their next game is a massive AFC North showdown this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The winner of that one gets to claim the top spot in the division, at least for now. It’s going to be a slugfest, and we’ll see if the Browns can keep this incredible early-season run going!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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