The Cleveland Browns and New York Jets played in a heavy downpour due to Hurricane Isaias, causing both teams to struggle to get anything going. Cleveland would lose to the Jets 17-12, dropping to 3-2 on the season. After the game, quarterback Deshaun Watson was candid about his performance:
"Not good enough to win. Overall, we didn't get the W, that's all that matters to me. I'm just trying to find ways to win. It's hard to win in this league, especially on the road versus a good team like the Jets. They played hard but we didn't get the W, so my performance really doesn't matter."
#Browns QB Deshaun Watson on his performance against the Jets:
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) October 11, 2026
"Not good enough to win. Overall, we didn't get the W, that's all that matters to me. I'm just trying to find ways to win. It's hard to win in this league, especially on the road versus a good team like the Jets.… pic.twitter.com/HiAhetH1FT
The issue with Watson's claim is that his performance does matter, and it matters a whole lot. As the leader of this team, to say that "my performance really doesn't matter" is quite an absurd statement to make.
Be that as it may, Cleveland, as a team, left some to be desired, and will have a chance to get back on track this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns QB gives honest review of his performance against the Jets