On today’s BIGPLAY Cleveland, we’re going ALL BROWNS ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

We react to Myles Garrett’s rough Rams debut and debate whether Browns fans should be rooting against Los Angeles after the blockbuster trade. Then, we turn our attention to Jacksonville: What does Deshaun Watson need to show? How should Cleveland protect rookie Spencer Fano against Josh Hines-Allen? And can the Browns defense contain Trevor Lawrence?

Plus, the crew puts its Browns-Jaguars score predictions on the record, ranks the AFC North, and makes its Super Bowl picks for the 2026 NFL season.

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Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana preview the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars and discuss what they expect to see from Cleveland in the season opener. Plus, the Guardians continue their push for a playoff spot, and the Buckeyes gear up for their massive showdown against Texas.

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What would make the 2026 Browns season a success? Matt Fontana & Ryan Tyler discuss the expectations for Cleveland this season, Deshaun Watson being named a Week 1 captain, and what matters most for the Browns in 2026. Plus, they look ahead to Ohio State–Texas, and Guardians legend Carlos Baerga joins the show to talk Cleveland baseball and the stretch run.

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Former Cleveland Brown Phil Taylor joins BIGPLAY Cleveland as the Browns officially enter Week 1. How short should Deshaun Watson’s leash be, and how quickly could Shedeur Sanders enter the conversation if Watson struggles? Phil gives his perspective on Cleveland’s quarterback situation, the locker-room dynamics surrounding a QB controversy, the Browns’ new-look defensive front and what he expects against Jacksonville.

Plus, we turn to the Guardians after their 6–4 loss in Baltimore. Cleveland sits three games back in the AL Central, so we debate whether the division is still within reach, how much faith we have in this team down the stretch and what has to happen for the Guardians to play October baseball.

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It’s officially Browns game week in Cleveland.

Browns legend Hanford Dixon joins the show to break down what Deshaun Watson needs to prove in Week 1, whether Cleveland made the right decision at quarterback, and how quickly the Shedeur Sanders conversation could return if Watson struggles.

Tyler Danburg joins us to react to Ohio State’s dominant 56–3 win over Ball State and look ahead to the massive showdown with Texas.

Plus, Jensen Lewis breaks down the Guardians’ huge series against Detroit after Cleveland took 3 of 4 — including three walk-off wins — and answers the question Cleveland fans are starting to ask: Can the Guardians actually win the AL Central?

BIGPLAY Cleveland covers the Browns, Guardians, Cavaliers and Ohio State every weekday with the biggest stories, debates and guests in Cleveland sports.

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The Cleveland Browns are officially turning their attention toward Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and all eyes are on Deshaun Watson. With Todd Monken committing to Watson as QB1, what does he need to show in the season opener to prove Cleveland made the right decision — and how confident should Browns fans actually be in this team entering 2026?

Plus, the Cleveland Guardians are fighting to stay alive in the AL Wild Card race after dropping a crucial series to the Toronto Blue Jays. We debate whether this Guardians team is truly built to make noise in October or whether Cleveland fans may need to accept that they're still another year away from legitimate World Series contention.

Then Tyler Danburg joins the show to preview Ohio State's 2026 season as the Buckeyes prepare to open against Ball State tomorrow. We break down the biggest questions surrounding Ohio State, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, next week's massive matchup at Texas and whether this team has what it takes to win another National Championship.

Finally, we close the show with Cleveland Sports Court and Predicting Monday's Headlines as the crew puts some of Cleveland sports' biggest names — and the fans themselves — on trial.

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The Cleveland Guardians are fighting to hold onto their postseason position, but after an 11-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the pressure is starting to build. Cleveland’s lead for the final AL Wild Card spot is down to just 1.5 games, with a massive rubber match against Toronto this afternoon. How concerned should Guardians fans be, and was last night’s blowout the wake-up call this team needed?

Then we turn to the Cleveland Browns, where Todd Monken continues to put his faith in Deshaun Watson as QB1. With Week 1 approaching, how much is Cleveland’s first-year head coach risking by betting on Watson — and what does Watson need to show early in the season to prove Monken made the right decision?

Plus, Ohio State football is BACK. The Buckeyes are preparing to kick off their 2026 season, and we break down expectations for Ohio State, the biggest questions entering the year and what it will take for the Buckeyes to make another run at a national championship.

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The Cleveland Browns are heading into Week 1 with Deshaun Watson as QB1, but Todd Monken's latest comments are raising even more questions. Monken admitted he hasn't watched Watson's film from his previous seasons in Cleveland, instead choosing to evaluate him with a clean slate.

Is Monken's approach the right way to handle Watson — or is the new Browns head coach already starting to sour some fans' opinions of him before his first regular-season game?

Plus, Carlos Baerga joins BIGPLAY Cleveland to break down the Guardians' huge win over the Toronto Blue Jays, Gavin Williams' dominance on the mound and what Cleveland needs to do down the stretch to secure a spot in the postseason.

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ESPN ranks the Cleveland Browns 31st out of 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season — but are the Browns really the second-worst team in football? Jack O’Rourke, Chef Zae and Ryan Tyler debate Cleveland's young roster, Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and go game-by-game through the Browns' 2026 schedule.

Former Browns DL Phil Taylor joins the show to break down the roster and whether Cleveland is being seriously underestimated. Plus, we dive into the Guardians' playoff push, Steven Kwan's incredible turnaround, the latest developments involving Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and more.

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The Cleveland Browns have their initial 53-man roster, Deshaun Watson is officially QB1 and the 2026 NFL season is almost here — so it’s time to put our final predictions on the record.

Did the Browns get the roster right? How good can Todd Monken’s offense actually be? How long will Watson remain QB1? Jack O’Rourke, Nick Pedone and Chris McNeil lock in their Browns record predictions, breakout players, MVPs, playoff picks and much more before Week 1.

Former Browns quarterback Garrett Gilbert joins the show with a perspective on Todd Monken that very few people can offer. Gilbert played in Cleveland during Monken’s first stint as Browns offensive coordinator in 2019 and takes us inside what Monken is really like to play for, what he demands from his quarterbacks and what Browns fans should expect now that he’s running the entire operation.

Former Guardians pitcher Jensen Lewis also joins the show to discuss Cleveland’s recent surge, José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter, Jo Adell and whether the Guardians can still chase down the AL Central and make some noise in October.

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The Cleveland Browns have officially wrapped up the preseason, and there are still plenty of questions to answer before the 53-man roster is finalized.

Jack O’Rourke is joined by Nick Pedone and Chris McNeil to react to the Browns’ preseason finale against the New England Patriots. They break down Dillon Gabriel’s three-touchdown performance, Taylen Green’s strong showing, whether Gabriel locked himself onto the roster and how much credit Todd Monken deserves for what we saw from the offense.

Then, Gabb Goudy joins the show to talk about the red-hot Cleveland Guardians. After seven straight wins, are the Guardians officially for real? The crew discusses their incredible turnaround, the AL Central race, their playoff chances and whether it’s finally time to call up top prospect Ralphy Velazquez.

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The Browns have officially named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback — but what if the conversation around this team is about to completely change? What if Watson can actually get back to playing at a high level? We discuss whether Cleveland's offense could surprise people in 2026 and, with a favorable schedule ahead, whether the wins could start stacking up faster than anyone expects.

Then, the Guardians just keep winning. Cleveland has now won seven straight, but the red-hot Kansas City Royals are still standing between the Guards and a potential miracle run back into the race. Could Cleveland actually make this interesting down the stretch — and is catching the Chicago White Sox for the AL Central still possible?

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The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback, but the fallout from Todd Monken’s decision is far from over.

Today, the BIGPLAY Cleveland crew breaks down the continued reaction to Watson winning the QB1 job over Shedeur Sanders, how exhausting the Browns quarterback battle has been for fans and whether Cleveland can finally move forward now that a starter has been named. They also discuss Watson’s recent press conference and his increasingly fractured relationship with Browns fans heading into Week 1.

Later, former Cleveland Guardians All-Star Carlos Baerga joins the show as the Guardians continue to surge. Cleveland has won six straight and is climbing back into the AL Central race as the gap with the White Sox continues to shrink. Baerga breaks down what’s fueling the run, whether the Guardians can make a serious push for the division and what he’s watching as the playoff race heats up.

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The Cleveland Browns have officially named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback, and we break down Todd Monken’s decision to go with Watson over Shedeur Sanders. What will the Browns offense look like with Watson at QB1, and did Cleveland make the right choice?

Former Browns defensive lineman Phil Taylor joins the show to give his reaction to the quarterback decision, what it means for Shedeur Sanders and what he expects from the Browns heading into Week 1.

Plus, we put Max Loeb and Chef Zae to the test with a Browns Madden Ratings Challenge, check the latest Browns Stock Market and finish with the Cleveland Guardians as their playoff push continues.

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Cleveland Browns Head Coach Todd Monken just announced Deshaun Watson as the teams starting quarterback. We react to that as well as Deshaun Watson’s postgame comments after being booed by Browns fans and discuss whether Watson was the right choice.

Former Guardians pitcher Jensen Lewis joins the show to discuss the Guardians’ playoff push, the state of Cleveland’s offense and whether this team has enough to make the postseason.

Browns legend Hanford Dixon joins to give his thoughts on Deshaun Watson being named QB1 and why he believes Cleveland made the wrong choice.

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It's a LOADED Friday edition of BIGPLAY Cleveland with Jack O'Rourke, Nick Pedone and Chris McNeil!

🏈 BROWNS-BILLS JOINT PRACTICE TAKEAWAYS

The Browns got a chance to measure themselves against one of the AFC's best teams during Thursday's joint practice with Buffalo — and Cleveland's young playmakers continue to make noise.

KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston impressed against the Bills, while questions remain about the Browns' quarterback competition heading into Saturday's preseason matchup.

What did we learn from Browns-Bills joint practice? Are the Browns closer to competing than we thought? And who should be Cleveland's QB1?

🏀 CAVS MAKE A SPLASH — SAM AMICO JOINS THE SHOW

NBA insider Sam Amico joins BIGPLAY Cleveland to break down a massive week for the Cavaliers.

James Harden is staying in Cleveland, Peyton Watson is joining the Cavs, and expectations are only getting higher.

Did Cleveland get better? Is Watson the type of wing the Cavs have been missing? And after these moves, should the Cavaliers be considered the team to beat in the Eastern Conference?

⚖️ CLEVELAND SPORTS COURT

Judge Jack takes the bench!

Nick and Chris make their cases on some of the biggest debates in Cleveland sports before Jack delivers the final verdict: GUILTY or NOT GUILTY?

⚾ DO YOU STILL BELIEVE IN THE GUARDIANS? — GABB GOUDY JOINS

Gabb Goudy joins the show at 1 PM to talk Guardians as Cleveland continues its push toward the postseason.

Gavin Williams continues to dominate, Steven Kwan has turned things around in the second half, and Ralphy Velazquez is crushing the ball in Triple-A.

But with an inconsistent offense and questions surrounding Brayan Rocchio, Bazzana, Stephen Vogt & others, can the Guardians actually get themselves into October?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a move — but does it actually make them better?

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana react to the Cavs trading Max Strus to the Denver Nuggets for Peyton Watson and debate whether the move actually moves the needle for Cleveland. What does Watson bring to the roster, and are the Cavaliers better positioned to contend in the Eastern Conference after the deal?

Plus, the Guardians were shut out AGAIN, this time against a struggling Giants team. Cleveland's offense continues to be a major problem, raising an increasingly difficult question: Can this team actually go anywhere with an offense this bad?

And the Browns begin joint practices with the Buffalo Bills today. As Cleveland gets a chance to measure itself against one of the AFC's top teams, Bruce and Matt debate just how close this Browns roster is to competing.

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Is the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition really a fair fight — or is everything already pointing toward Deshaun Watson being named QB1?

Matt Fontana and Ryan Tyler break down the latest developments in the Browns' quarterback battle and discuss why the signs appear to be pointing toward Watson as Cleveland's starter. If that's where this is headed, was Shedeur Sanders ever given a legitimate opportunity to win the job?

Plus, with another NFL Draft potentially looming large for Cleveland, which college quarterbacks should Browns fans be watching closely this season? We look ahead at some of the biggest QB names in college football and who could eventually become an option for the Browns.

Later, Cleveland legend Carlos Baerga joins the show to talk Guardians baseball. Has this Guardians team packed it in? Carlos gives his perspective on the state of the team, what he's seeing on the field and where Cleveland goes from here.

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The Cleveland Browns QB battle is heating up. Should Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson be the Browns' Week 1 starter?

Jack O'Rourke, Max Loeb and Chef Zae react to the Browns' first preseason game and debate where the QB competition stands heading into joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we break down impressive performances from KC Concepcion and Spencer Fano and what each could mean for the Browns this season.

Former Browns defensive lineman Phil Taylor joins the show around 12:30 PM ET to give a player's perspective on the QB competition, Spencer Fano and Cleveland's defensive line.

Plus, Za'Darius Smith is headed to Atlanta after a potential Browns reunion fell through. How big of a loss is it for Cleveland, and should the Browns still add another pass rusher?

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The Browns’ preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears may have given us another major clue in the quarterback competition. Is Deshaun Watson getting closer to being named Cleveland’s starting quarterback? We break down Watson’s performance, where he stands against Shedeur Sanders, and what could be next for the Browns as Todd Monken gets closer to making a decision.

Then, Jensen Lewis joins the show to break down the Guardians’ reeling season. Cleveland has struggled to find consistency despite making moves to improve the roster, and the pressure is mounting as the team tries to stay alive in the American League playoff race. Jensen gives his thoughts on what has gone wrong, whether the Guardians can turn things around, and what needs to change.

Browns legend Hanford Dixon is also back on the show to talk about Shedeur Sanders and what he saw during the first week of the preseason. Hanford shares his perspective on the rookie quarterback, what stood out to him, and whether Sanders showed enough to remain firmly in the Browns’ starting quarterback conversation.

Finally, we turn to the Cavaliers, who have traded Dennis Schröder to the Charlotte Hornets. What does the move mean for Cleveland, and what should the Cavs do next as they continue reshaping the roster? We break down the trade, the Cavaliers’ biggest needs, and what could be coming next for the team.

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