The Cleveland Browns played the only preseason game of the year in Northeast Ohio as they fell to the Washington Commanders by a score of 17-15. The team played most of their key starters as Deshaun Watson took the field for the first time this year. He led one drive that moved down the field before stalling on 4th and goal but they showed plenty of promise.
The defensive line without Myles Garrett also made their presence felt including Za’Darius Smith forcing a holding call in the endzone resulting in a safety. Here’s a look at how fans reacted on Twitter to the second preseason game of the year.
Absolutely zero good reasons for Dorian Thompson-Robinson to have been a fifth round pick.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) August 12, 2023
DTR hype train is off the rails. Touchdown pass to David Bell pic.twitter.com/wshb3ZboYu
— Matthew Peterson (@MatthewPetey) August 12, 2023
That was a good drive. Not real worried about the ending with guys not named Nick Chubb getting those carries.
— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) August 12, 2023
This defense is just beautiful
— Jeff (@JXDubs727) August 12, 2023
Browns open up in 10p. Oh yeah.
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) August 12, 2023
Seriously if JOK is going to be allowed to just see ball and attack, he is going to be everywhere this year. #Fun https://t.co/BNMcsPsiij
— Dawgs By Nature (@DawgsByNature) August 12, 2023
Ayoooooooooo this DL is gonna EATTTTTTTT this season
— Jeff (@JXDubs727) August 12, 2023
Yes it’s preseason… but this looks like Houston Watson.
— Dawgs By Nature (@DawgsByNature) August 12, 2023
Does Cade York get more grace because of the game-winning FG vs the panthers last year?
— 🟧Manny Maxwell🟧 (@mannymaxwell5) August 12, 2023
Nothing like Browns fans. Best in the entire world. #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/RyenLy9m33
— Zach D (@ZachNoah52) August 12, 2023
Ronnie Hickman (who just got his 2nd interception of the night) was a UDFA by the way 👀👀👀👀👀👀
— Nick Karns (@karnsies817) August 12, 2023
Felton has just looked nice out there.
— Jeff (@JXDubs727) August 12, 2023
#Browns Kellen Mond hits Mike Harley for a 20-yard TD with 1:39 to play to pull to 17-15, but 2 point conversion is incomplete to Austin Watkins.
— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) August 12, 2023
Watkins has to make the team
— dennis (@noribsnorice1) August 12, 2023
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah might be the biggest winner of all the Browns offseason moves. Dude was flying tonight behind that upgraded DL pic.twitter.com/ZHjAF8qM8N
— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) August 12, 2023
If it’s this loud for a #Browns preseason game imagine week 1 vs the Bengals (H/T @Browns). pic.twitter.com/NvnliYKTGS
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) August 12, 2023
Ronnie Hickman intercepts a deep ball for the Cleveland Browns. pic.twitter.com/eF0UJWByqk
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 12, 2023
browns fans giving Anthony Schwartz the “Ben Simmons shoot a ball” sarcastic cheer lmao we are ASSHOLES
— Quincy Carrier (@Kwen_C) August 12, 2023
The #Browns leader in receptions tonight Austin Watkins Jr. just keeps making plays this preseason. He is making the case for a roster spot #DawgPound. pic.twitter.com/CwGUT47IO8
— Tyler Johnson (@T_johnson_TJ) August 12, 2023
Beautiful first drive for the Browns.
Watson a few nice passes, used his legs. Elijah Moore is going to be a stud.
I’ll take it.
— Grant Puskar (@grant_puskar_) August 12, 2023
QB1 is back and repping the GOAT Jim Brown. #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/UbmPD7E9Fj
— Faithful Dawgs Podcast (@FDPodcastCLE) August 11, 2023
Commanders first team offense’s drives:
drive #1: holding, sack, 3rd & 30
drive #2: safety pic.twitter.com/I7g7RbcZuG
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) August 12, 2023
This was a big opportunity for #Browns K Cade York to inspire confidence, especially at home He missed a 46-yarder wide right vs. #Commanders after pushing a 49-yarder wide right against the Jets.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 12, 2023
Crowd goes wild as the #Browns welcome back QB Jacoby Brissett, who just took the field for the Commanders.
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) August 12, 2023
Dorian Thompson-Robinson in his second preseason game ever:
• 9/10 passing (90%)
• 102 passing yards
• 11 rushing yards
• 1 TD
• 142.5 passer ratingAnd he only played ONE quarter.
Robinson is now up to 184 passing yards, 47 rushing yards, and 2 TD’s in the preseason.… pic.twitter.com/xOBo8YBPhe
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) August 12, 2023
Dorian Thompson-Robinson tonight vs Washington:
🟤 9/10
🟤 102 YDS
🟤 1 TD
🟤 0 INTs pic.twitter.com/Kxkw00vPDA— PFF College (@PFF_College) August 12, 2023
Dorian Thompson-Robinson is QB2 and I DON'T CARE WHO KNOWS pic.twitter.com/bumVWvtxEi
— Nick Karns (@karnsies817) August 12, 2023