Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said Wednesday his focus is on winning in Week 2, not job security or fan reception. Despite struggling in the season-opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Watson is expected to start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Todd Monken said Monday.

"Personally, I think all that is for the media," Watson said. "My job is to make sure I'm playing well so that we can try to get a win and keep moving forward." Watson, who has played only 20 games since arriving in Cleveland via trade in March 2022, has not thrown for 300 yards in a game as a Brown.

Monken named Watson the starter on Aug. 24 after a camp competition with Shedeur Sanders. Watson finished 16-of-22 for 205 yards with a touchdown, an interception and 38 rushing yards in the 34-10 loss. The Browns trailed 24-0 at halftime, tying their worst halftime shutout in 35 years.

Monken said film review confirmed Watson should continue as starter. "I always expect our players to play well," Monken said.