Deshaun Watson's two-minute execution powers Browns' 5-2 start

Cleveland holds the No. 3 seed on a two-game win streak.

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What happened: Watson has recorded the most single-season game-winning drives by any Browns quarterback since 1999, per Daniel Oyefusi. That late-game efficiency helped carry Cleveland to a 27-24 road victory over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 25.

Why it matters: With Watson entering his final contract year with the Browns, his late-clock command has stabilized the quarterback position and put the front office in buying mode. Cleveland is now targeting edge and tight end depth ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

By the numbers: Selected 12th overall out of Clemson in the 2017 NFL Draft (as of 2026-09-29), Watson leads a 5-2 Cleveland squad (No. 3 seed, W2 streak) that also faces an 0-22 regular-season road mark in Pittsburgh.

What to watch: Cleveland prepares for its upcoming road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers while evaluating roster additions ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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