Deshaun Watson’s turnaround with the Cleveland Browns has been WILD. Just a month ago, the guy was getting booed by his *own fans* during the preseason. Now? He’s something of a franchise hero, and get this: he just hit an NFL history mark he hadn’t before. Talk about a swift change in perception.
From Boos to Breakthrough: Watson’s Record Run
Watson’s gone from being the target of boos to racking up some serious career firsts. According to CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell, Watson deserves credit for achieving something he hadn’t done in his Browns career: two games in a row with multiple passing touchdowns and absolutely no interceptions. That’s a huge step for any QB, especially after years of anticipation. This streak definitely helped the Browns snag a 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, keeping them on a winning trajectory. The Browns are now sitting at a solid 2-1 record as they head into their “Thursday Night Football” matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who also sport a 2-1 record. It’s a divisional showdown, and Watson’s recent play has certainly cranked up the stakes.
The QB Rankings Tell One Story, Watson’s Play Tells Another
While Watson’s individual milestone is big, where does he stand in the grand scheme of things? Podell, who concocts his rankings based on a quarterback’s resume and their full-season performance, has Watson ranked at No. 22 heading into Week 4. Now, before you scoff at that number, remember the context: those back-to-back multi-touchdown, zero-interception games are a *first* for him in Cleveland. It shows he’s heating up and finding his rhythm. Speaking of top QBs, Podell has San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ranked as the No. 1 best quarterback in the NFL. And honestly, it’s hard to argue with that when the 49ers are undefeated as they prepare for their Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos.
So, the Browns and Watson are riding a wave of momentum into their Thursday Night Football clash against the Steelers. Can Watson keep this historic streak alive? Will his improved play lead them to a huge divisional win and keep that winning trajectory going? Thursday night can’t come soon enough to find out what’s next!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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