Deshaun Watson throws 2 TD passes in return from shoulder injury, Browns demolish Cardinals 27-0
— Deshaun Watson reared back and in one motion signaled his return.
National Football League
FINAL
Arizona Cardinals
0
Cleveland Browns
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE | 0 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
Huntington Bank Field · 67,919 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 16-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 18-16 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 21-45 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ New York Giants | L 24-36 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:48 0-27
Kareem Hunt 3 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 8:07 0-20
David Njoku 5 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 0-13
Dustin Hopkins 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:48 0-10
Amari Cooper 11 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 14:15 0-3
Dustin Hopkins 30 Yd Field Goal
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ARI
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:49 · End of Game
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CLE 1:49
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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ARI 3:51
6 plays, 5 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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CLE 6:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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ARI 6:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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CLE 7:48
4 plays, 56 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:48 0-27
Kareem Hunt 3 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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ARI 10:01
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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CLE 12:08
10 plays, 46 yards, 5:07 · Missed FG
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ARI 2:15
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:19 · Interception
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CLE 3:34
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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ARI 5:39
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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CLE 8:07
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:07 0-20
David Njoku 5 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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ARI 9:31
1 play, -8 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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CLE 9:38
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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ARI 12:29
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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CLE 13:27
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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CLE
9 plays, 39 yards, 1:44 · Field Goal
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ARI 1:44
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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CLE 3:27
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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ARI 4:27
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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CLE 6:48
11 plays, 49 yards, 6:22 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 0-13
Dustin Hopkins 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:48 0-10
Amari Cooper 11 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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ARI 13:10
2 plays, 15 yards, 1:05 · Interception
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CLE 14:15
5 plays, 60 yards, 2:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:15 0-3
Dustin Hopkins 30 Yd Field Goal
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ARI 2:01
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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CLE 3:43
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:22 · Downs
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ARI 7:05
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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CLE 8:24
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:29 · Punt
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ARI 11:53
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:07 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
ARI
CLE
7
1st Downs
17
3
Passing 1st downs
9
3
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
1
1-12
3rd down efficiency
6-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
48
Total Plays
71
58
Total Yards
326
1.2
Yards per Play
4.6
14
Total Drives
14
17
Passing
213
11/20
Comp/Att
19/30
0.6
Yards per pass
6.9
2
Interceptions thrown
0
7-41
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
41
Rushing
113
21
Rushing Attempts
40
2.0
Yards per rush
2.8
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
4-40
Penalties
6-65
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
23:35
Possession
36:25
Injuries
Cleveland Browns
- Maliek Collins Out
- Deshaun Watson Questionable
- Kalia Davis Injured Reserve
- Teven Jenkins Injured Reserve
- Raheim Sanders Injured Reserve
Arizona Cardinals
- Isaiah Adams Injured Reserve
- Jon Gaines II Out
- Jayden Williams Out
- Walter Nolen III Questionable
- Max Melton Questionable
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