What happened: Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson dismissed the idea of conflict with the local crowd. When asked about his message to the city, he stated he does not ever try to go to war with the fanbase.

Why it matters: The comments follow a turbulent period at Huntington Bank Field, where he faced vocal negative reactions last season. His fully guaranteed $230 million contract continues to frame his polarizing status in the market.

What to watch: Cleveland hosts the game on Sunday, providing a live test of the current stadium atmosphere.