Rivera had to clarify his remarks after making headlines by saying some players had expressed concern over first-year offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s fiery style. The Commanders did have a bit of a turbulent week.

It was Washington’s first game under new owner Josh Harris, who intends to take the franchise in a positive direction after Dan Snyder’s troubled tenure. The team said X-rays on his ribs were negative. Moore left the field after Cleveland’s opening series. Watson also showed his elusiveness, pulling free from Chase Young for a 9-yard run. He’s got some new weapons and Watson quickly connected with one, throwing a 6-yard pass to Elijah Moore on Cleveland’s first play. The Browns are counting on much more this season. The team invested $230 million in him despite Watson being accused of sexual assault and harassment by more than two dozen women.Įven when he returned, Watson rarely played up to expectations while going 3-3 in six starts. Watson arrived at Browns Stadium wearing a No. The kickoff eventually came at 8:48, and Rivera and Browns coach Kevin Stefanski decided to play most of their starters despite the wet field conditions. During the delay, Commanders coach Ron Rivera and several of his players came out of the locker room to check on the weather and to find out if there would be a game. start.įans were advised to “seek shelter immediately” and many scurried from their seats into the concourses and stadium tunnel ways. The opening kickoff was pushed back by a thunderstorm that blew in about 30 minutes before the scheduled 7:38 p.m.

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