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Deshaun Watson Admits Browns Fans’ Behavior Toward Him Made Him Tear Up

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Sep 27, 2026

Newest development Oct 1, 2026 · 2 reportsDeshaun Watson leads the Browns to 27-24 win over the Steelers for 1st place at 3-1 with another gutsy late upset

Deshaun Watson admitted Browns fans' reaction to him made him emotional after Cleveland's win over Carolina in the home opener.

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    Deshaun Watson Admits Browns Fans’ Behavior Toward Him Made Him Tear Up

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Deshaun Watson leads the Browns to 27-24 win over the Steelers for 1st place at 3-1 with another gutsy late upset

    Headline from Cleveland Plain Dealer ·

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25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    What grade do you give Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in Week 3 vs. the Panthers? (poll) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Give us your grade for how Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson played on Sunday vs. the Panthers.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson turns the boos into cheers with a 21-18 come-from-behind upset of the Panthers in the home opener (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Browns hosted the Panthers in their home opener with a chance to improve to 2-1.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Deshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes to Harold Fannin Jr., including a 14-yard strike with 1:48 remaining, and the Cleveland Browns rallied for a 21-18 victory over the Carolina Panthers

  4. WKBN Youngstown

    Watson sparks Browns rally, sealing 21-18 win over Panthers (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    Watson was 10 of 21 for 67 yards during the first three quarters but was 6 of 9 for 77 yards over the final 15 minutes.

  5. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson scrambles, extends plays and delivers the game-winning TD pass — and Cleveland finally cheered (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Here is how social media reacted to the Browns' win on Sunday

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson on the win over the Panthers, his performance, Harold Fannin Jr., and more: Transcript (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke with the media from Huntington Bank Field.

  7. AL.com

    Deshaun Watson shares emotional details behind Browns comeback win (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Deshaun Watson opened up about the emotions behind the Cleveland Browns’ comeback win over the Carolina Panthers

  8. Fox News

    Deshaun Watson goes from Cleveland villain to hero in Browns upset win, as home crowd turns jeers to cheers (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Deshaun Watson turned Cleveland's Dawg Pound boos into "Let's go Watson" chants with a fourth-quarter comeback against the Carolina Panthers.

  9. Triblive

    Deshaun Watson sparks late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    CLEVELAND — It came five weeks later than he thought, but Deshaun Watson earned cheers from Cleveland Browns fans.

  10. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson, defense lead Browns to win over Panthers: Postgame Report (Video) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recap the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers in Week 3.

  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Watson silences doubters with clutch 4th-quarter win (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson won over some Browns fans during the Browns' 21-18 upset of the Panthers.

  12. Newsweek

    Deshaun Watson Admits Browns Fans’ Behavior Toward Him Made Him Tear Up (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Deshaun Watson admitted Browns fans' reaction to him made him emotional after Cleveland's win over Carolina in the home opener.

  13. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    How Deshaun Watson and the Browns defense led them to a win over the Panthers: Postgame podcast (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk Deshaun Watson, the defense and vibes on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

  14. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Browns fans go from booing to chanting Watson's name (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson led a fourth-quarter comeback win, silencing boos with a touchdown drive, as Cleveland improved to 2-1 despite a struggling passing game.

  15. Fox News

    Deshaun Watson is beginning to craft one of the most improbable comeback stories in sports history (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    This season, Deshaun Watson's 104.1 passer rating nearly matches MVP frontrunner Josh Allen's as the Cleveland Browns sit at 2-1 in the AFC North race.

  16. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson is working to win over Browns fans, and the team's push for a third straight win against the Steelers could be his best argument yet (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Browns prepare to host the Steelers in a first-place showdown, with Watson looking to build momentum and key injury updates affecting the lineup. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about it in their daily recap video.

  17. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    If Deshaun Watson really wants Browns fans on his side, beating the Steelers on Thursday night would go a long way: Mary Kay Cabot (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    How Deshaun Watson knows that Browns fans will support him Thursday night at Huntington Bank Field if he plays well.

  18. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson on preparing for the Steelers defense, penalties, Aaron Rodgers, and more: Transcript (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke with the media from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

  19. Triblive

    Deshaun Watson still the Browns QB for meeting with Steelers – and he’s playing like his old self (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Even though the game fell on the first day of October and merely part of the Week 4 schedule, few believed that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be facing Deshaun Watson when they made their annual trek up the Turnpike to Cleveland this season.

  20. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson leads the Browns to 27-24 win over the Steelers for 1st place at 3-1 with another gutsy late upset (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Browns hosted the Steelers in a battle for first-place in the AFC North.

  21. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Is Deshaun Watson winning over Browns fans? (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    Before the season started, some Browns fans voiced their displeasure with quarterback Deshaun Watson by posting signs on statues around the stadium downtown.

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