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Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars recap: An embarrassing display

The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a commanding Week 1 victory to launch their 2026 campaign at EverBank Stadium, cruising past the Cleveland Browns. Coming off an AFC South division title and a 13-4 record the previous season, Jacksonville quickly seized momentum after an early takeaway by their defense.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence capitalized on the turnover by locating Parker Washington for a 30-yard touchdown strike, establishing a lead the hosts would not surrender.

Cleveland's offense floundered from the outset, spearheaded by Deshaun Watson in his first regular-season appearance since 2024. Watson threw a costly interception on his team's opening drive, sparking a blowout defeat that leaves his status as the starting signal-caller under intense scrutiny heading into Cleveland's upcoming home opener.