Deshaun Watson Scores Touchdown as Browns Stifle Joe Burrow in 24-3 Victory over Bengals

The Cleveland Browns dominated the Cincinnati Bengals in their season opener, 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, the NFL's highest-paid player, from the start, holding him to a career-worst 82 yards passing. Deshaun Watson, who missed 11 games last season, made a dynamic impact for the Browns, running for a touchdown and throwing for another. Watson celebrated his touchdown pass by skipping down the field in front of Cincinnati's sideline. Nick Chubb rushed for 106 yards on 18 carries, and the Browns' defense forced the Bengals to punt 10 times. Dustin Hopkins kicked three field goals in his debut for the Browns. The game was short on memorable moments, but Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski improved his record to 6-1 against the Bengals. The Browns honored the late Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown throughout the game, and his son was presented with a flag bearing his number. The Bengals will host the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday, while the Browns will travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers on Monday night.

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