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Just months after facing boos from their own fan base, quarterback Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns have flipped the script. The home crowd now cheers Watson consistently, and some observers even suggest an apology might be in order. The real headline, however, is Cleveland's 13-10 triumph over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6—a victory that signals the team is no fleeting phenomenon.
The win underscored the growing chemistry between Watson and the offense, as well as the stout play of the Browns' defense. According to Nick Shook of the NFL's official website, Cleveland employed a "familiar formula" to secure the win. "It's not pretty and it certainly doesn't produce a relaxing afternoon for Browns fans, but Cleveland once again fought through a low-scoring, defensively driven afternoon, found enough offense when needed most, and delivered another game-winning drive," Shook wrote.
Shook further noted that through six weeks, the Browns sit alone atop the AFC North with tiebreakers over both the Ravens and Steelers, and that their defense has consistently made life difficult for opposing offenses. Cleveland limited Baltimore to just 235 total yards and held the Ravens to six of 16 on third down—a testament to the defense's effectiveness.
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Against a team of Baltimore's caliber, Cleveland's formula passed its toughest test yet, an encouraging sign in mid-October, as Shook added. It's hard to dispute that assessment. The Browns and Watson are commanding the NFL's attention by doing one thing: winning. And in the NFL, winning is what ultimately matters.
Originally reported by sportingnews.