"That's the formula" - Rich Eisen believes Kareem Hunt, Nick Chubb will keep Browns afloat until Deshaun Watson returns

Modified Nov 02, 2022 17:36 GMT

Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, and Kareem Hunt

The Deshaun Watson-less Cleveland Browns stunned the usually explosive Cincinnati Bengals on Halloween night 32-13 with a backup quarterback. After watching the game, one NFL analyst claimed this would be the winning plan for the team if they want to stay alive until Watson returns to the league.

Speaking on "The Rich Eisen Show," Rich Eisen explained how the path to survival for the Browns lies with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt:

"The formula is to run you over with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. That's the formula. That's what you're supposed to do.

"[We're] supposed to see Nick Chubb running you over and we're supposed to see the play action working when you're concerned about Nick Chubb running you over and then Myles Garrett is supposed to lead a defense to wreck your night."

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When will Deshaun Watson return?

Deshaun Watson's first allegations were brought to light soon after the end of the 2020 season.

Now, after almost two years, fans are wondering how much longer they'll need to wait before seeing what he looks like on the field once again. According to CBS Sports, the quarterback can return to practice on November 14.

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After two weeks of practice, he will be cleared to return to the field on November 28. The first game taking place after the suspension lifts will be on December 4 against the Houston Texans, Watson's former team.

Fans are wondering whether the signal caller will be just as productive as he was when he left things in 2020 after two years away from the game.

In 2020, Watson threw for a career-high 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions, completing over 70 percent of his throws. However, he went 4-12 in his final year with the team.