Monken’s message clearly resonated in the locker room.
“Monk said what he said,” Watson said after the win. “That’s how we all feel.”
For his part, Tomlin didn’t fret the clapback.
“Hey, I’m glad that I can still motivate, although I’m not coaching anymore,” Tomlin said, chuckling during NBC’s Sunday Night Football pregame show.
The Browns’ win keeps Watson in the starting saddle as Cleveland returns to Ohio for their first home game of the 2026 campaign. During the preseason, home fans booed Watson heavily, and he took exception. We’ll see how the starter is received after bringing the Browns home with a 1-1 record.