On a day anticipated to be a celebration of Deshaun Watson's return, the New York Jets were not quite prepared for the reality of the game. Fans had hoped for a triumphant performance from Watson, which would have reinforced the Cleveland Browns' status as Super Bowl contenders. Instead, the Browns' performance echoed their known struggles, with Watson achieving only 155 passing yards and one touchdown. His completion rate fell below 50%, and his quarterback rating was a disappointing 69.6. Compounding this, he was sacked eight times, a statistic as telling as his passing numbers. Patrick Daugherty of NBC described his performance as "unspeakably bad," though the specifics of his play speak for themselves.
Watson is often remembered for his ability to win games in the final minutes, having led three game-winning drives at the start of the season. However, in a crucial moment on 4th and 11 with less than a minute left, Watson was forced from the pocket and tackled near the line of scrimmage, sealing the Browns' fate.
The game between the Jets and Browns was marked by offensive struggles from both sides, with neither team exceeding 300 yards of total offense, both turning over fumbles, and failing to score touchdowns from the red zone. A critical error by Browns punter Corey Bojorquez, who mishandled a snap, allowed Jets RB Braelon Allen to score a game-winning touchdown. The Browns' loss adjusted their record to 3-2, tempering the early excitement surrounding Watson's season.
Highlighting the week, Cam Little, the Jacksonville Jaguars' placekicker, earned MVP status. In a dramatic game-ending scenario, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's decision to have Little kick the ball in play backfired. Little then secured a 57-yard field goal with just eight seconds left, showcasing his remarkable ability, including holding the NFL record for the longest field goal made.
In other news, the Houston Texans secured a victory over the Tennessee Titans, with CJ Stroud throwing for 261 yards and two touchdowns. This performance has sparked discussions about his future in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Raiders struggled against the New England Patriots, failing to score a touchdown until the fourth quarter and ultimately losing 26-3.
Elsewhere, the Giants and Commanders ended in a tie after a questionable decision in overtime. The Vikings continued their undefeated streak, decisively defeating the Saints. The Dolphins fell to the Bengals, and the Packers dominated the Bears. Finally, the 49ers edged the Seahawks in a critical NFC West matchup, despite key injuries and mistakes.
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