Deshaun Watson Rushes for Touchdown, Browns Dominate Joe Burrow in 24-3 Victory over Bengals

The Cleveland Browns dominated the Cincinnati Bengals in a 24-3 victory, fueled by Ja'Marr Chase's trash talk.

The Cleveland Browns started their season with a dominant 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, fueled by Ja'Marr Chase's trash talk. Chase had dismissed the Browns as "elves" earlier in the week, and Cleveland's defense took it personally. They harassed Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who had just signed a record-breaking contract, from the start of the game. The Browns' defense proved their point and won their home opener for the first time since 2004.

Deshaun Watson, who missed 11 games last season due to a violation of the league's personal conduct policy, made a dynamic impact in his first game of the season. He ran for a 13-yard touchdown late in the first half and threw a 3-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Watson's presence on the field has Cleveland expecting big things this season.

Cleveland's star running back Nick Chubb rushed for 106 yards on 18 carries, solidifying his status as one of the best in the league. The Browns' defense held Burrow to a career-worst 82 yards passing, pressuring him all day. Burrow acknowledged that the Bengals were out of sync, possibly due to his absence during training camp.

Myles Garrett sealed the Browns' victory with a sack on fourth down, and the Bengals pulled Burrow from the game with over five minutes remaining. Dustin Hopkins, who was acquired by the Browns last month, kicked three field goals in his debut for the team.

The 100th "Battle of Ohio" lacked memorable moments, but it marked a significant win for Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski, who improved to 6-1 against the Bengals. The Browns' scoring play, a perfectly designed draw play by Watson, put them up 10-0 at the end of the first half.

The Browns honored the late Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown throughout their home opener. Chubb led the team onto the field carrying a flag bearing Brown's number, and the players are wearing a patch with his number on their jerseys this season.

In terms of injuries, the Browns suffered a blow when right tackle Jack Conklin was carted off the field with a left knee injury. Head coach Stefanski expressed his sympathy for Conklin and the impact his absence will have on the team.

Looking ahead, the Bengals will host the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday, while the Browns will travel to Pittsburgh to face the rival Steelers on Monday night, September 18th.

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