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Browns didn't 'swing and miss' with Deshaun Watson after all
Watson completed 69.6% of his passes for 855 yards and eight touchdowns as Cleveland improved to 3-1 and took the AFC North lead.
- On Thursday, quarterback Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to a 27-24 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking their third consecutive fourth-quarter comeback and placing them atop the AFC North with a 3-1 record.
- The Browns signed Watson to a fully guaranteed $230 million contract in 2022, though the deal initially appeared disastrous as Watson made just 19 starts over four years, struggling through injuries including a twice-torn Achilles tendon.
- Finally playing like the quarterback who reached three Pro Bowls in Houston, Watson has completed 69.6% of his passes for 855 yards in four games, while Browns head coach Todd Monken credited Watson's hard work over "22 months" for the turnaround.
- Despite the team's success, Watson maintains a complex relationship with fans, recently describing himself as mentally absent in recent years and stating he talks with someone weekly to manage emotional struggles.
- Teammates expressed belief in Watson's leadership, noting he has consistently proven himself during practice after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam once called the trade "a big swing and miss." The turnaround signals potential redemption for the franchise.
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