The Cleveland Browns, led by re-instated quarterback Deshaun Watson, meet the Houston Texans, led by quarterback Kyle Allen, in an NFL Week 13 AFC football game on Sunday, December 4, 2022 (12/4/2022) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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Here’s what you need to know:
Who: Cleveland Browns (4-7) vs. Houston Texans (1-9-1)
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
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Line: Browns -7
Over/under: 47
(Lines subject to change.)
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AP Preview:
Deshaun Watson is ready to play, not talk.
Cleveland’s starting quarterback didn’t address the media Wednesday before practicing for the first time since being reinstated by the NFL from his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct.
Watson has been accused of harassment and assault by more than two dozen women during massage therapy sessions while he played for Houston. On Sunday, Watson will make his debut for the Browns against the Texans, the team that drafted him in 2017 and traded him to Cleveland in March.
In August, the 27-year-old Watson accepted the league suspension, a $5 million fine and agreed to undergo therapy and counseling. He returned to the Browns last month and has been practicing for the past two weeks.
Typically, Cleveland’s starting quarterback speaks on Wednesday before Sunday games. That’s been the case with Jacoby Brissett all season.
However, Watson didn’t address reporters from the portable podium. He spent some time sitting in his chair wearing headphones and checking his phone during the 45 minutes the locker room was open.
The Browns did not provide any reason for Watson not speaking for the first time since his suspension was announced on Aug. 18.
When asked why Watson didn’t speak Wednesday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said: “That’s not my department.”
The last time he conducted an interview, Watson continued to insist he had done nothing wrong.
He has settled 23 lawsuits filed by women who said Watson exposed himself, touched them or kissed them against their will. Two other lawsuits remaining pending. Two grand juries in Texas have declined to indict him on criminal charges.
On Tuesday, attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents most of the women who sued Watson, said about 10 of them plan to attend Sunday’s game at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Buzbee said the women intend to make a statement that “we matter.”
When he returns to the field this week, it will be Watson’s first regular-season game in 700 days. The three-time Pro Bowler is bound to have some rust from the long layoff, but the Browns (4-7), who have invested heavily in him, are hoping the three-time Pro Bowler can get back up to speed quickly and get them into the playoff chase.
Browns star running back Nick Chubb said Watson’s return has given the team a boost.
“We’re all excited,” Chubb said. “We’ve been waiting a long time for him to come back. But it’s the same thing. We have to go out there and work. We can’t get too distracted by anything. Keep the main thing the main thing.”
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NFL Week 13 TV and streaming schedule
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Thursday, Dec. 1
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Sunday, Dec. 4
New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
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Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
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Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
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Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
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Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
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Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX
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Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
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Monday, Dec. 5
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
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Ryan Novozinsky may be reached at rnovozinsky@njadvancemedia.com.
The AP contributed to this report.
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