Geno Smith Goes 7-for-7 for Jets as Deshaun Watson Posts 14.6 Rating for Browns
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 24
Geno Smith Goes 7-for-7 for Jets as Deshaun Watson Posts 14.6 Rating for Browns
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 24
Summary
Geno Smith gave the Jets their sharpest preseason signal, completing all 7 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown in a smooth win over Pittsburgh.
Deshaun Watson had the roughest quarterback outing of the weekend, going 5-of-12 for 35 yards with an interception, drawing boos in Cleveland and finishing with a 14.6 rating.
Quarterback depth battles also tightened elsewhere: Dallas' Joe Milton threw for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns, while backup questions persisted in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, New Orleans and Los Angeles.
Beyond quarterback play, the 49ers got a boost by activating George Kittle from the PUP list, while the Chargers lost center Tyler Biadasz to a season-ending ACL injury.
With all 32 teams in action, the weekend underscored how preseason games still shape starting jobs, backup races and early roster decisions despite the rise of joint practices.
Will Cleveland's front office ignore Shedeur Sanders' preseason brilliance to justify Deshaun Watson's massive contract, or is a shock change imminent?
How will Ashton Jeanty's awkward preseason ankle injury reshape the Raiders' regular-season backfield strategy right before opening day?