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NFL Thursday Night Football preview: Suddenly hot Browns with Deshaun Watson take on Steelers

The Browns are hot, but will Deshaun Watson keep his momentum against the Steelers?

By · Published October 2, 2026  03:43 UTC · Updated October 2, 2026  04:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: The Browns are hot, but will Deshaun Watson keep his momentum against the Steelers?
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Coverage from Yahoo Sports notes the Browns' sudden hot streak, with Watson at the helm. However, the QB competition is still week to week, as Mary Kay Cabot points out.

Deshaun Watson is still the Browns' QB for the meeting with the Steelers, and he's playing like his old self, according to TribLIVE.com. The QB competition is still week to week, as Mary Kay Cabot notes.

The Browns' hot streak is a result of Watson's performance, but it's unclear if he'll maintain this momentum against the Steelers. TribLIVE.com emphasizes Watson's continued role as the Browns' QB, but the outcome of the game remains uncertain.

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Questions people are asking

Who is favored to win the game?

The Browns are favored to win.

Who is playing like his old self?

Deshaun Watson

Is the QB competition settled?

No, it's still week to week

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