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Deshaun Watson struggles in return from sexual-misconduct investigation, but Browns defense dominates

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The Cleveland Browns paid quite a bit of money to Deshaun Watson in hopes he would turn the franchise into a winner after returning from his sexual-misconduct suspension. Watson didn't live up to that deal against the Houston Texans in Week 13, but the Browns' defense picked him up.

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Watson looked very much like a player who hasn't played a competitive down of football in a season-and-a-half early in Sunday's game. His struggles started immediately. Watson went 0-for-2 on the Browns' first drive, leading to a three and out. He completed a pass on the team's second drive, but his receiver promptly fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Houston.