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Twitter reacts to the loss vs. Commanders in preseason home game

The Browns fall to 1-1 for the preseason with two games to go

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.

WATCH: Browns Ronnie Hickman Jr. snags second interception vs. Commanders

A second scoring chance eliminated by the rookie safety

The undrafted free agent is having quite the home debut as former Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. has his second interception of the night for the Cleveland Browns against the Washington Commanders. Just like his first interception to end the first half the second one was also in the red zone ending another scoring chance for Washington.

Hickman continues to boost his chances to grab a roster spot after a really impressive second interception. He out-physically the offensive player snatching the ball out of the air and wrestling it away and making sure to secure the interception to shut the door on a chance for points.

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WATCH: Ronnie Hickman ends Commanders’ scoring chances with interception

The undrafted free agent keeps the score 14-2 at halftime

After the offense stalled out with a Josh Dobbs interception, the defense of the Cleveland Browns stood tall to prevent another score from the Washington Commanders. The defensive line got a good push against the Commanders causing quarterback Jacoby Brissett to throw a bad deep ball that was intercepted by former Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman.

Hickman is one of the players battling for the fourth safety spot in camp and the preseason and tracked the ball well in the air to come down with the interception. The offense hasn’t provided much since the starters went down but some of these young defenders have helped their case to make the final roster.

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Deshaun Watson will start Friday vs. Commanders

The quarterback will see his first game action of the preseason

In the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game last week, the Cleveland Browns didn’t play any of their major starters. Things will be different this week. During his media availability on Wednesday, starting quarterback Deshaun Watson said he will start in the preseason game against the Commanders on Friday night.

He didn’t indicate how long he will play, but you have to imagine it would only be for a couple of series at most. It has been talked about since last season that blocking for a mobile quarterback like Watson is much different from blocking for Jacoby Brissett and Baker Mayfield. The team needs these reps to get used to the new offense in time for Week 1.

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NFL games on TV today: Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders, live stream, channel, time, how to watch

The Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders will square off in an exciting week 17 matchup on Sunday at FedExField.

The Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders will square off in an exciting week 17 matchup on Sunday at FedExField.

The Browns, with a record of 6-9, are coming off a tough loss to the New Orleans Saints. They will need to bring their best game if they hope to come out on top against Washington. Meanwhile, the Commanders, sitting at 7-7-1 on the season, are also coming off a loss, falling to the San Francisco 49ers 37-20.

This will be a great Sunday of NFL football, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the game today.

Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders

  • When: Sunday, January 1
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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NFL Football Odds and Betting Lines

NFL odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Sunday at 12:00 p.m. ET.  

Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders (-1.5)

Over/Under: 41.5

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