Todd Monken didn't mince words about Deshaun Watson's clutch efforts following his game-winning drive in the Cleveland Browns' 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon.

Watson has been playing in the NFL since 2017, going through his fifth season with the Browns. Following off-field controversies and injuries, the 2026 season marks his healthiest season in years.

Watson is off to a strong start for Cleveland, helping them exceed expectations with one of the best records in the AFC. They earned another win after beating Tennessee, seeing the start of Monken's head coaching career be incredible.

Monken reflected on the win after the game, per reporter Mary Kay Cabot. He noted how Watson's lone interception wasn't his fault as he expressed how impactful the quarterback can be in clutch moments.

“The turnover on the slant where Denzel got shut off — he’s got to cross face and quarterback has got to be able to trust that,” Monken said. “(Deshaun) has something in him to make plays when it counts. We’re trying to flat line our play earlier in the game to be more consistent.”

#Browns Todd Monken on Deshaun Watson’s 5th 4th-quarter game-winning drive of the season for a 27-24 victory over the #Titans pic.twitter.com/xdHbNrPyGk

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 25, 2026

How Deshaun Watson, Browns played against Titans

Deshaun Watson and the Browns continue their strong start to the season after beating the Titans. Todd Monken hopes the winning can continue as they make a dark horse case for a playoff spot.

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Both teams traded blows throughout the course of regulation, seeing Cleveland only lead 17-14 at halftime. Tennessee tried fighting back as they notched things at 17 apiece, but the Browns responded with 10 crucial points to escape with the road win.

Watson completed 25 out of 36 passes for 308 yards and an interception while rushing three times for 19 yards and a touchdown. Quinshon Judkins rushed 17 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns, while KC Concepcion commanded the receiving corps with eight catches for 129 yards.

The Browns will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 as kickoff commences on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET.