Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson finished the day 5-10, with 92 passing yards and 1 touchdown.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the final time before the regular season begins, fans got a glimpse of what quarterback Deshaun Watson and the starting offense could look like for the Cleveland Browns.
Playing in his second preseason contest, Watson took to the field against the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.
In the opening moments of the game, Watson offensively struggled as a sloppy exchange between Watson and Jordan Wilkins resulted in a fumble for the Cleveland Browns. During the second drive of the game, Watson went three and out after a pass to Elijah Moore fell short.
Despite it being the preseason, the Browns’ defense continued to impress with Juan Thornhill getting a pick-six in the first quarter. Moments later, the defense continued to shine as safety Rodney McLeod caught an interception, putting Watson back on the field for a third series. The third time was a charm for Watson and the offense as he connected with David Njoku for a 10-yard touchdown, giving the Browns a 15-3 lead.
Shortly after, Watson returned for a fourth series, ending with a 2-yard rushing touchdown from John Kelly. Watson finished his day after leading back-to-back touchdown drives, giving the Browns a 22-3 lead with 1:45 left in the first quarter.
Watson finished the day 5-10, with 92 passing yards and 1 touchdown.
Meanwhile, in the first quarter, the Browns dealt with multiple injuries. During the opening kickoff, Jakeem Grant, who missed the 2022 season due to a ruptured Achilles, was carted off the field and put in an air cast after going down while returning the kickoff.
Cade York also went down with an injury after his right ankle/foot was hit during a missed point-after attempt. York walked off the field with a noticeable limp, but returned to take an extra point attempt following the Browns’ next touchdown.
The Cleveland Browns kick off the 2023 season against the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC North match-up on Sunday, Sept. 10. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
