Cleveland Football Report

Browns vs. Steelers Preview: Deshaun Watson Must Deliver in Primetime

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:28:31 +0000

The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football with first place in the AFC North on the line.

Nick Pedone and Dylan Feltovich break down everything you need to know before Browns vs. Steelers, including what Deshaun Watson must do to deliver a complete game against Pittsburgh's veteran defense.

Deshaun Watson Is Proving Everyone Wrong as Browns Move to 2-1

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0000

Deshaun Watson just gave the Cleveland Browns another reason to believe.

Watson wasn't perfect in Cleveland's home opener against the Carolina Panthers, but when the Browns needed him most, the veteran quarterback delivered another fourth-quarter comeback... giving Cleveland back-to-back game-winning drives in consecutive games.

After previously questioning whether Watson had anything left in the tank, Nick Pedone and Dylan Feltovich break down how Watson is proving those doubts wrong, why the fourth quarter matters, and what this could mean for the Browns at 2-1.

Plus, the young Browns continue to make an impact as Cleveland heads into a huge Thursday night matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. All of that and more covered in the CFR's postgame YouTube stream!

Deshaun Watson’s Browns Homecoming: Can He Handle the Pressure vs. Panthers?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:09 +0000

Deshaun Watson is back at Huntington Bank Field for his first regular-season home game since returning from injury... and the atmosphere surrounding the Browns quarterback could be one of the biggest storylines of Week 3.

The CFR's Nick Pedone and Dylan Feltovich break down what Watson needs to do to build on his impressive Week 2 performance against Tampa Bay, how Carolina's heavy zone coverage could create opportunities for KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, and why the Browns' struggling run game could be critical against the Panthers.

Panthers Insider Explains Why Carolina Should EASILY Beat the Browns

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:36:35 +0000

Welcome to a special behind-enemy-lines, informant report edition of the Cleveland Football Report! Nick Pedone sits down with Julian Council (host of the Locked On Panthers podcast and WCNC Panthers TV analyst) for a deep dive into the Week 3 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers.

Ex-Browns QB Kellen Mond: Deshaun Watson Is FINALLY Returning to Form

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:23:20 +0000

Former Cleveland Browns QB Kellen Mond joins Nick Pedone on the Cleveland Football Report to break down Deshaun Watson’s strong Week 2 performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his fit in Todd Monken’s offense, the locker room’s support amid fan boos, the young receiving talent around him, the run game challenges, and the Shedeur Sanders quarterback situation.

Deshaun Watson Sends Message to Browns Fans Who Want to Boo Him

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:03:06 +0000

Deshaun Watson probably knows what kind of reception he's likely to get when the Cleveland Browns return home Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

After playing well in Cleveland's comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Watson sent a message to Browns fans who have been planning to boo him during the home opener.

Watson said he doesn't want "war" with Browns fans and wants to keep the positive momentum going after Cleveland's Week 2 victory.

But will the Browns quarterback actually avoid the boos?

In today's Cleveland Football Report, Nick Pedone breaks down:

• Deshaun Watson's message to Browns fans

• Why the relationship has become so tense

• Watson's strong performance against Tampa Bay

• What could happen if Watson struggles against Carolina

• Why the start of the home opener really matters for Watson

• Whether Browns fans will continue booing Watson if he plays well

Will Deshaun Watson get booed Sunday against the Panthers? Let us know in the comments.

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Is Deshaun Watson Playing for His Job in Tampa? Browns vs. Buccaneers Week 2 Preview

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:14:29 +0000

Is Deshaun Watson playing for his job in Tampa? Nick Pedone and Dylan Feltovich from the Cleveland Football Report break down Browns vs Buccaneers Week 2 after Cleveland’s 34-10 loss in Jacksonville.

Todd Monken is sticking with Watson, but the operation was sloppy, the offense stalled until garbage time, and Week 3 is the home opener.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:16 Is Watson playing for his job?
01:11 What success looks like for Watson
02:56 Operations and the Monken offense
03:21 How much is on Todd Monken?
05:10 Defense after Week 1
05:39 Miles Garrett hangover + zone vs man
07:28 How Tampa will attack the Browns
09:06 Can they pressure Baker without Garrett?
11:21 Tyson Campbell and CB depth
12:40 Path to a Browns win
14:01 Harold Fannin Jr.
16:16 Getting Quinshon Judkins going
17:12 Vita Vea, Kancey, and Tampa’s DL
19:04 Score predictions
20:47 Where to find more CFR

Browns Need to Be WAY Better Defensively With Deshaun Watson Playing Like This

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:20 +0000

The Browns defense has to be much better... especially if Deshaun Watson continues to struggle like this.

Cleveland's defense was expected to carry a lot of the load this season, but after what we saw in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, there's plenty to clean up. Watson's performance only makes that pressure greater for new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg.

In this episode, Nick Pedone breaks down Cleveland's defensive performance, what went wrong, and why the Browns can't afford to have another game like this on that side of the ball.

Deshaun Watson Just Challenged Browns Fans AGAIN

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:16:50 +0000

Deshaun Watson spoke to reporters in Berea on Wednesday and was asked whether he feels like he needs to play well against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to earn goodwill with Browns fans ahead of the Week 3 home opener.

His response was pretty telling.

Watson dismissed the idea that he needs to put together a big performance to win back Cleveland fans, saying the expectation that he needs to throw for 400 yards and five touchdowns every week is media-driven.

But the numbers tell a different story.

Watson has never thrown for 300 yards in a game in a Browns uniform. He's thrown for 250+ yards just twice in 20 starts, and he's topped 200 passing yards only eight times.

With the Browns potentially entering Week 3 at 0-2, and with Watson already having been booed during the preseason at Huntington Bank Field, the relationship between Watson and Cleveland fans could be headed for another fascinating chapter.

So what happens if Watson starts against Carolina in Week 3?

And would Browns fans still boo him even if he plays well against Tampa Bay?

Dylan Sampson's Injury Makes Browns Offense Even Worse.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:48:07 +0000

The Cleveland Browns offense just got worse, as Dylan Sampson will miss extended time due to his knee injury suffered during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Here's how the Browns will look to replace Sampson's role, and what the team needs to do to get more out of Deshaun Watson.

I'm Building Something New for Cleveland Browns Fans

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:44:53 +0000

After working nearly a decade in Cleveland sports media, Nick Pedone is starting the next chapter.

Welcome to the Cleveland Football Report. We're a new home for Browns news, reporting, analysis, video, podcasts and daily conversation.

Nick spent the last seven years working at BIGPLAY, while also getting the opportunity to host on 92.3 The Fan and cover Cleveland sports from a number of different angles.

Now, he's taking everything that he's learned and trying to build something of his own.

Cleveland Football Report will be covering the Browns every day, with a growing team of writers and contributors and a major focus on video and YouTube.

And yes — he'll still be on 92.3 The Fan.

This is just the beginning.

Subscribe to the Cleveland Football Report and come build this thing with us!