An opinion column by Jarrett Bell for USA TODAY highlights the surprising turnaround for the Cleveland Browns. Despite preseason speculation that quarterback Deshaun Watson might be benched, the team currently sits in first place in its division.
The piece, published on October 29, 2026, examines how the Browns have defied expectations and what Watson's role has been in their early success. Bell argues that the narrative around Watson's potential benching has been overtaken by the team's winning record.
