Deshaun Watson booed in first home game back from Achilles
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Deshaun Watson booed in Cleveland return
Deshaun Watson, QB for the Cleveland Browns, was loudly booed by his home crowd in his first home appearance since tearing his right Achilles tendon in October 2024. Watson called the reaction "disrespectful."
The boos were loudest when Watson took the field at the start of the second half and grew as he struggled. He finished the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills completing 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards and one interception. The Browns lost 31-7.
This was not Watson's first rough moment with the Cleveland crowd. Per ESPN, when Watson tore his Achilles on Oct. 20, 2024, fans in the stadium cheered as he lay on the ground and was carted off the field.
What happened with Watson's Achilles injury
Watson tore his right Achilles in October 2024, ending that season. He then tore the same tendon again and underwent a second surgery in January 2025, wiping out all of the 2025 season as well.
What this means for your roster
Watson's stat line from this game (5-for-12, 35 yards, one interception) is not something you can build a fantasy lineup around. Until he shows he can move through progressions at game speed and hold up physically, he is not a viable fantasy starter. Monitor the Browns' depth chart as the preseason continues before committing a roster spot.