
Thu Oct 24 10:20:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
– **Quarterback Change**: Jameis Winston will start for the Cleveland Browns against the Baltimore Ravens due to injuries to Deshaun Watson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
– **Injuries**: Watson has a torn right Achilles tendon, marking his second consecutive season-ending injury, while Thompson-Robinson sustained a finger injury but does not need surgery.
– **Playcalling Shift**: Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey will take over playcalling duties from head coach Kevin Stefanski, who has called plays since 2020.
– **Browns’ Struggles**: The Browns have struggled offensively, failing to score 20 points in any of their seven games this season, the longest such drought in 15 years.
– **New Arrival**: The Browns signed quarterback Bailey Zappe from the Chiefs’ practice squad, who may back up Winston if Thompson-Robinson is inactive.
– **Winston’s Experience**: Winston, a 10-year veteran and former No. 1 overall draft pick, aims to seize the opportunity and bring experience to the quarterback role.
– **Career Context**: Sunday will be Winston’s first start since September 2022, and he will become the 38th quarterback to start for the Browns since 2000, the most in the NFL.