Browns vs. Ravens: Watson's Injury Leads to Rookie QB's Debut.

The Baltimore Ravens secured a narrow 28-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns, relying on just two field goals for the win.

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Deshaun Watson, the Browns' planned starting quarterback, had to withdraw during warmups due to severe pain in his throwing arm.

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Forced to adapt on the fly, the Browns had no choice but to start rookie fifth-round QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

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In the absence of star quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Browns turned to rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who faced typical rookie challenges.

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A surprising decision saw the Browns bench Watson after an MRI revealed fluid in his rotator cuff, a more serious injury than initially reported.

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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski hinted at Watson's return against the San Francisco 49ers after the bye week but remained tight-lipped about specific details regarding Watson's rotator cuff issue.

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