What started out as a hopeful campaign has turned into a sour run for the Cleveland Browns, particularly that of quarterback Deshaun Watson. As a result, the team sunk further in the latest NFL rankings.
Watson’s performance with the Cleveland Browns has come under intense scrutiny as the team struggles offensively. After six weeks, Watson has managed just over 1,000 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, contributing to one of the worst offensive units in the league. The Browns rank last in both yards per game and third-down conversion percentage, while their scoring is among the lowest in the league.
A revealing statistic from The Ringer highlights Watson’s difficulties: he has posted one of the lowest drop-back success rates in NFL history at 33%, placing him eighth on a dubious list that includes other infamous quarterbacks like David Carr and JaMarcus Russell. This performance has raised concerns among fans and analysts alike, as it reflects a troubling trend for the franchise.
Despite these struggles, head coach Kevin Stefanski remains committed to Watson as his starting quarterback, insisting that he still provides the best chance for the team to win. While there were some positive moments during a recent loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, persistent issues such as pre-snap penalties and miscommunication have plagued the offense.
Latest NFL Power Rankings Highlight Cleveland Browns’ Continuing Freefall
With the way things are going, it looks like the Browns’ woes are not yet over. This is explained in detail. by Bleacher Report in their latest NFL analysis.
Had you said before Sunday’s matchup between the Eagles and Browns that Cleveland would hold Philly to just 20 points, one might think that the Browns would have a puncher’s chance of winning the game.
Until, that is, you consider that the Browns haven’t scored 20 points in a game all season long. The Browns continued their pathetic offensive performance in 2024 against the Eagles.
The team managed just 244 yards of offense and failed to score a touchdown against the NFL’s 27th-ranked defense. Deshaun Watson was miserable again, throwing for 168 yards.
Despite the miserable outing, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters there will be no change at quarterback in Cleveland.
“I thought there were some good moments,” Stefanski said. “You know, we need to protect. We need to keep him clean when we can. That’s a good front. I thought the guys battled like crazy. Had some decent opportunities there, but got to find a way to be more explosive.”
The Cleveland Browns continue to struggle, sitting at the bottom of the NFL rankings with a 1-5 record. Despite a strong defensive showing against the Eagles, their offense faltered yet again, failing to score a touchdown.
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