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Deshaun Watson didn’t have his best game in the loss to the Jets, but he needs far more help: Mary Kay Cabot

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Mary Kay Cabot (via Cleveland.com)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by New York Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets running back Braelon Allen celebrates after a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, right, hugs Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams celebrates after a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis (56) tackles Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, left, talks with Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.Cleveland Browns punter Corey Bojorquez (13) fights for a fumbled snap with New York Jets safety Malachi Moore (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.=Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) runs up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs from New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets place kicker Jason Sanders (19) celebrates with teammate Andre Cisco (8) after kicking a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders (23) is tackled by New York Jets defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is sacked by New York Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (28) and cornerback Tyson Campbell, right, break up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by New York Jets linebacker David Bailey (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Isaiah Bond flips after an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) is tackled by Cleveland Browns linebacker Sam Williams (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor (85) catches a pass in front of Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) runs from Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) runs from Cleveland Browns linebacker Sam Williams (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis (56) tackles Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns place kicker Andre Szmyt (25) celebrates with teammate Corey Bojorquez after kicking a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) talks with an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs from New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns defensive end Adin Huntington (98) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) fumbles as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive end Adin Huntington (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) runs from Cleveland Browns safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) tries to break a tackle by New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kc Concepcion lies on the field after getting injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kc Concepcion (1) is helped off the field after getting injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by New York Jets linebacker David Bailey (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) tries to break a tackle by Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) runs from New York Jets cornerback Azareye'h Thomas (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) breaks a tackle during a touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kc Concepcion loses his helmet as he is tackled by New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) runs from Cleveland Browns defensive end Adin Huntington (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) is tackled by New York Jets linebacker Kingsley Enagbare (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) is helped off the field after getting injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams (5) reacts with teammates during warmups before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Deshaun Watson ran out of the fourth-quarter magic against the Jets that served him so well the previous three games. But he needs far more help from his supporting cast and the coaching staff than he got during Sunday’s 17-12 loss here.

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