Deshaun Watson guided the Cleveland Browns to a 27-24 comeback victory against his former team, the Houston Texans, on Sunday.
The win allowed the Browns to end a two-game losing streak and improved their record to 6-4, according to Yahoo Sports.
Houston initially dominated the contest, jumping out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter behind two touchdown passes from C.J. Stroud, as reported by Texans Wire.
The Texans defense held the Browns to just 22 yards and zero first downs during that opening period.
However, momentum shifted as Watson found his rhythm, finishing the day with 312 passing yards and 50 rushing yards.
Watson also recorded a 6-yard touchdown run in the first half following a 46-yard completion to Jerry Jeudy.
The Browns eventually tied the game at 17 in the third quarter following a touchdown run by rookie K.C. Concepcion.
Stroud, who finished the game with 211 passing yards and three touchdowns, threw an interception to Tyson Campbell before halftime.
Houston reclaimed the lead in the fourth quarter when Stroud connected with Dalton Schultz for an 11-yard touchdown.
The Browns sealed the victory with 53 seconds remaining on a 5-yard touchdown run by Quinshon Judkins, per the Cleveland Browns official data.
This result marked Watson’s sixth game-winning drive of the season and his second win against the Texans since his 2022 trade, according to Houston Texans team records.
The Texans struggled with four consecutive three-and-out drives during the second half.
Despite the late-game defensive pressure, the Texans offense was unable to hold the lead in the final minute.
Houston is scheduled to return to Reliant Stadium this Thursday to face the Indianapolis Colts.
The team will seek its first home victory of the 2026 season during that upcoming matchup.