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Why Deshaun Watson's Success Through Four Weeks Puts Browns in Difficult Spot

After the Browns' 27-24 win on Thursday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Deshaun Watson is putting the Browns organization in a tough spot.

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CBS Sports Expert Offers Bold Prediction for Browns After Win Over Steelers in Week 4

Deshaun Watson entered the season under heavy pressure after his inconsistent play and Cleveland Browns’ quarterback uncertainty. The Browns lost 34-10 to Jacksonville in Week 1, but Watson has now helped Cleveland win three straight.

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / October 2

Biggest Winners and Losers From Browns Win Against Steelers on TNF

The Cleveland Browns have turned the NFL upside down and improved to 3-1 on the young season. After a quarter of the season, they sit alone at the top of the AFC North after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Cleveland Browns Dodge Bullet With Defensive Injuries in Week 4

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham left the locker room at Huntington Bank Field after the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a brace on his left knee, while also walking on crutches.

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Mason Graham News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2

Browns DT Mason Graham Facing Short-Term Absence

The Browns improved to 3-1 last night, but their defense was dealt a notable blow in the process. Mason Graham exited the game with a knee injury and did not return.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Mason Graham News / Field Level Media / October 2

Report: Browns DT Mason Graham to miss a 'few weeks'

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham is expected to miss a few weeks with knee and ankle injuries, NFL Network reported Friday. Graham, who leads the Browns (3-1) with four sacks, sustained an MCL sprain and ankle sprain during Thursday night's 27-24 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Browns reportedly get major Mason Graham injury update after win over Steelers

Graham heads into the weekend leading the Browns with four sacks on the campaign.

Deshaun Watson reflects on change in Browns fans after 'TNF' win over Steelers

Browns-Steelers 'TNF' takeaways: Deshaun Watson shows composure, Cleveland's defense steps up in win

Browns blow 11-point lead, rally past Steelers

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Mason Graham News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2

Browns DT Mason Graham To Miss Few Weeks With MCL & Ankle Sprain

According to Ian Rapoport, Browns DT Mason Graham is expected to miss a “few weeks” with an MCL and ankle sprain based on his preliminary evaluation.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jared Verse News / A to Z Sports / October 2

Browns DE Jared Verse dropped a strong message that the rest of the NFL needs to hear after Cleveland beat the Steelers

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl DE Jared Verse has spoken following the Browns third straight win, and it’s a message that needs to be heard. If anyone said they pictured this start for the Cleveland Browns through the first four games of the season, they’re probably not telling the truth.

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NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 2

Browns Star Absolutely Trashes Steelers After Week 4 Win

The Cleveland Browns left Thursday night with a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and a new line in the AFC North argument. Browns defensive end Jared Verse, in his first real taste of the rivalry after arriving from the Los Angeles Rams in the Myles Garrett trade, was not interested in treating the result as a polite one.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Browns' $52.5 Million Wide Receiver Linked to Two NFC West Teams Before Trade Deadline

Jerry Jeudy caught three passes for 36 yards in the Cleveland Browns’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, one more catch than he had in the first three games combined.

Deshaun Watson News / Yardbarker / October 2

Cleveland radio host makes bold claim about Watson's place among NFL QBs

Cleveland radio host makes bold claim about Deshaun Watson's place among NFL quarterbacks

Anthony Lima used Friday's edition of "The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima" on 92.3 The Fan to grade Watson one day after the Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-24, on "Thursday Night Football."

Deshaun Watson reflects on change in Browns fans after 'TNF' win over Steelers

Browns-Steelers 'TNF' takeaways: Deshaun Watson shows composure, Cleveland's defense steps up in win

Browns blow 11-point lead, rally past Steelers

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Shedeur Sanders News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Shedeur Sanders Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots After Browns' Hot Start

Shedeur Sanders arrived in Cleveland as the quarterback fans wanted under center, but Deshaun Watson has made that debate nearly impossible to revisit, and Todd Monken’s decision to stick with his veteran has the Cleveland Browns playing like a different team than most expected.

Cleveland Browns News / TWSN / October 2

The Cleveland Browns Finally Have a Foundation to Build Around

The Cleveland Browns are actually no longer just the Browns. So far this 2026 season, they now sit with a 3-1 record after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on Thursday Night Football to start off Week 4.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Steelers players address if Porter trade impacted them in loss to Browns

Steelers players address if Joey Porter Jr. trade impacted them in loss to Browns

Porter didn't play for the Steelers this season for reasons related to an alleged back issue.

Joey Porter Jr. has delusional take on why he will play for Cowboys without new deal

Cowboys get bold trade deadline prediction after landing Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers

'Boundary eraser': Cowboys DC Christian Parker reacts to Joey Porter Jr. trade

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Mike Tomlin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Browns troll Mike Tomlin’s 12-year Minecraft build after TNF win

The Cleveland Browns needed only two words. Hours after a 27-24 Thursday Night Football win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team took to social media with an epic troll of former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / October 2

Deshaun Watson reflects on change in Browns fans after 'TNF' win over Steelers

For the second time in less than a week, Cleveland Browns fans showered quarterback Deshaun Watson with praise and positive chants as he guided his team

NFC executive addresses Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders situation ahead of Steelers game

Browns reportedly could trade Shedeur Sanders amid rise of Deshaun Watson under these conditions

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Are the Browns playoff contenders? Examining Cleveland’s path to postseason after improving to 3-1

The Cleveland Browns have officially crossed the line between intriguing and relevant. A 3-1 record after four weeks does not guarantee anything in the NFL.

Jared Verse News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Browns’ Jared Verse declares these Browns are ‘different’ after 3-1 start

The Cleveland Browns are suddenly one of the NFL’s most intriguing teams. Jared Verse believes something has fundamentally changed in Cleveland. After Thursday night’s thrilling 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns improved to 3-1.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 2

Browns blow 11-point lead, rally past Steelers

Andre Szmyt booted a career-long 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining to lift the Cleveland Browns to a 27-24 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.