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Deshaun Watson Sparks a Late Browns Rally, Sealing a 21-18 Win over the Panthers
Watson finished with 2 touchdowns and no turnovers, and Sanders greeted him after playing one snap in the Browns' comeback win.
On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-18 when quarterback Deshaun Watson threw a game-winning touchdown pass to tight end Harold Fannin Jr. with 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Watson's mobility became crucial after the Browns' offense stalled in the third quarter; he escaped pressure and extended plays downfield, buying time for receivers to uncover during the fourth-quarter comeback.
Backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders embraced Watson on the sideline after the winning drive, showcasing team unity. Sanders also appeared for one snap during the drive when Watson took a hit requiring a roughing-the-passer penalty.
Safety Ronnie Hickman sealed the victory by intercepting a pass from Panthers quarterback Bryce Young with nine seconds remaining, thwarting Carolina's late comeback attempt and preserving the 21-18 win.
The Cleveland Browns improve to 2-1 and now sit atop the AFC North alongside Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. They host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night with limited time to address offensive inconsistencies before the short turnaround.