How Deshaun Watson contributed to his 8 sacks vs. the Steelers, leads the NFL with 33, and won’t make it through the season at this clip: Mary Kay Cabot

Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

Posted Sunday, November 1, 2026 8:28 pm

Mary Kay Cabot (via Cleveland.com)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson scrambles as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen wraps him up in the second half of play.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer dives to tackle Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in the second half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws on the run against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half of play.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt comes in for a sack on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in the second half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson scrambles against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half of play.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer dives to tackle Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in the second half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is forced to leave the game for concussion protocol after a roughing the passer call against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands the ball off to Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson looks to throw against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson fights to evade Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws on the run against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is forced to scramble as Pittsburgh Steelers defenders close in on him in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson fumbles the ball as he is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands the ball off to Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws deep against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson fumbles the ball as he is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen in the first half of play.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson talks to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy as they warm up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

PITTSBURGH — The Browns are in jeopardy of losing Deshaun Watson for the season to a serious injury if he keeps getting sacked like this.