Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson remains resolute in his starting position.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is determined to keep his starting position as the team heads into another week of competition. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has confirmed that he has no intention of benching Watson, despite the mounting pressure from critics and fans alike.

“I know you can take out plays and look at that, and obviously there are plays that Deshaun wants back,” Stefanski remarked. “There are also calls that I want back. That’s all part of the game. Our focus has to be on executing as well as we can, both from a coaching perspective and as players.”

Challenges faced by Watson and the team.

The statistics paint a challenging picture for Watson, who currently ranks 27th in passer rating with a score of 74.8. Other quarterbacks like Jacoby Brissett, Will Levis, and Bo Nix find themselves even further behind. The Browns as a team are struggling as well, sitting at the bottom of several critical categories including yards per game, yards per play, passing net yards per play, and third down efficiency. They rank 30th in passing yards, 29th in first downs per game, and 27th in rushing.

Watson remains undeterred by criticism.

Despite the scrutiny from fans, media, and sports talk personalities advocating for Watson’s replacement with Jameis Winston, the quarterback claims to be unaffected by the noise. “I don’t hear it; I don’t see it, so I’m not on Twitter,” Watson stated firmly. “I’m not on any social media, so I only really hear about it when you guys bring it up, and I don’t know where it’s coming from.”

Reflecting on his performance.

In his last game, Watson managed a meager 125 passing yards, unable to cross the 200-yard mark in any game this season. His performance has so far yielded five touchdowns against three interceptions, raising questions about his effectiveness behind center.

“I feel like there have been opportunities for us to play winning football and hit the open man,” Watson reflected. “Maybe there were a few missteps that we didn’t capitalize on. Sometimes as a quarterback, you misread situations or second-guess yourself. But that’s part of the process—gaining reps, watching film, and growing week by week.”

Looking ahead.

As the Browns prepare for their upcoming match, Watson's resolve will be tested as he aims to silence the critics and improve both his and the team’s performance on the field. Can Deshaun Watson turn the tide and prove he deserves to be the starting quarterback? Fans will be watching closely!