Texans vs. Browns: Answering key questions about matchup, Deshaun Watson's return
. The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss that and more topics ahead of Sunday’s game:For a second straight season, Texans season ticket holders have voiced their discontent by not showing up to games for which they’ve purchased tickets. This is perhaps one of those games that they’d decide to attend. The interest driving such a decision will vary, but it’s safe to say it will mostly stem from the fan base’s interest for Deshaun Watson.
. Only eight players on the Texans’ active roster played with Watson in Houston, so there is little personal connection between the two teams that would spark anything extra on the field.Based on the Texans fans at my gym, my barber — who is a huge Texans fan — and as well as others, I expect the reaction to be mixed. There are fans who still cheer for Watson, despite the dozens of allegations against him.
Deshaun Watson, sharing a laugh with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, played part of one preseason game for Cleveland before serving his 11-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.How sharp do you expect Deshaun Watson to be in his return to football after his 700-day absence, and what do you expect the plan is for him with the Browns?I believe the"sharpness" factor is overblown in this case.
. But his improvements likely won’t be a ton better. The offense’s problems extend far beyond the quarterback. Their offensive line has struggled. They’ve given up 10 sacks in the past two games alone. The offense has shown that it can’t operate when the running game isn’t efficient. Allen can improve by not turning the ball over. That’s been his Achilles’ heel in the past. His two interceptions were both throws he shouldn’t have made. But the pieces around him have to play a lot better too.
The yards have been hard to come by the past two weeks for Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce, who's had consecutive 8-yard performances.
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