What happened: Deshaun Watson said he is in a great space and framed the hardest stretch as something behind him now. He said the effort to get back to the player Cleveland expected has been tough physically and mentally.

Why it matters: The comments land after Cleveland's 27-24 final over Pittsburgh. They also add context to the Browns' decision to keep Watson as their starting quarterback while he works through injuries and off-field allegations.

What to watch: Watson's next appearance will show whether Cleveland's tone around him keeps shifting from recovery to results.