In a dramatic turn of events during the Week 7 game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, Deshaun Watson suffered a severe leg injury that left fans and players alike in shock. The star quarterback went down with a non-contact injury and had to be carted off the field, with tears in his eyes and a towel covering his face.
As Watson was being taken to the locker room, the Browns had yet to score, but Nick Chubb managed to find the end zone shortly after the injury. Despite the Browns’ struggles, Watson had put up decent numbers before his untimely exit, completing 15 out of 17 attempts for 128 yards.
Prior to the game, Watson’s performance had been lackluster, with rankings hovering in the mid-twenties for passing yards, completion percentage, and touchdown passes. Additionally, he led the league in sacks, putting immense pressure on himself and the team. The Browns, sitting at a disappointing 1-5 record, had lost four consecutive games, prompting speculation about potential changes at the quarterback position.
Coach Kevin Stefanski faced mounting pressure with each loss, with questions swirling about the team’s direction moving forward. With Watson’s injury adding another layer of uncertainty to the mix, the Browns’ season took an unexpected turn, leaving fans wondering what the future held for the struggling franchise.