For just the second time since his departure, Deshaun Watson will face off against his former team.
What's a stake? Potentially a playoff berth if things continue trending for the Houston Texans entering November.
The Texans hit the road following a massive win against the Los Angeles Chargers to take on Watson and the Cleveland Browns in Huntington Bank Stadium for a Week 10 battle. One team is trending up following a double-digit win on the road, while the other has started to lose its fast and is trying to avoid a three-game losing streak.
The Texans’ showdown between two potential AFC playoff contenders will air on FOX. The broadcast team will include Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst) and Megan Olivi ( sideline reporter).
In his return to Los Angeles, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for a season-high 384 yards and tied his career high in touchdown passes with five as Houston rolled past the Bolts in a 44-22 victory at SoFi Stadium. Despite a slow offensive start, Houston found a rhythm in the second quarter and never looked back.
Stroud, seeking more consistency after Week 7's overtime loss to the New York Giants, threw an early pick on a pass batted at the line of scrimmage. He missed Nico Collins on a third-down conversion and overthrew Marvin Harrison Jr. in the second quarter.
Outside of that, the former No. 2 overall pick looked like the quarterback that was promised back when drafted out of Ohio State in 2023. He connected with four different receivers, including twice with Kayshon Boutte for touchdown passes. Six passes went for gains of over 20-plus yards and were recorded as explosives.
For as good as Stroud was, the Texans' defense delivered a much-needed, jolt-worthy performance while attacking Justin Herbert. The Chargers' quarterback, who entered Sunday as the second-most-hit passer through eight weeks, took over at No. 1 as Houston's defense recorded a season-high eight sacks, including two each by Sheldon Rankins and Will Anderson Jr.
As for theBrowns, they're reeling following an overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints. Watson was ruled out with a concussion, leading to Shedeur Sanders taking over for Week 9. While throwing for nearly 200 yards and two touchdowns, Sanders was also sacked five times. Meanwhile, Cleveland recorded five sacks, headlined by former Defensive Rookie of the Year Carson Schwesinger.
Watson is expected to clear the concussion protocol and start in Week 10, though Browns coach Todd Monken was pleased with Sanders' performance, so don't be surprised if there's a quarterback switch should the former Pro Bowler struggle.
Houston can't afford another loss if it even has a sliver of hope for a playoff run. In the history of the NFL, only one team has ever gone from 0-4 to a playoff-bound roster, and that was in 1992. Cleveland, which has been quietly one of the NFL's more balanced teams, would go a long way with a win over Houston to make a case as a playoff team.
But Tickets For Week 9's game in Texans vs. Browns
How to watch Texans vs. Chargers
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
- Time: Noon CT
- Location: Huntington Bank Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)
- TV: FOX
- Stream: FuboTV (try it for free)
- Radio: 95.7 The Fan (Houston)
Watch Texans vs. Browns game FREE on Fubo TV!
Texans' regular-season schedule 2026
Below is Houston's regular-season schedule.
Week 1: Sunday, September 13, Noon CT: vs. Buffalo Bills - L 36-31
Week 2: Sunday, September 20, Noon CT: vs. Cincinnati Bengals - L 20-6
Week 3: Sunday, September 27, Noon CT: at Indianapolis Colts - L 19-17
Week 4: Sunday, October 4, Noon CT: vs. Dallas Cowboys - L 34-30
Week 5: Sunday, October 11, Noon CT: at Tennessee Titans - W 26-3
Week 6: Sunday, October 19, 8:30 a.m.: at Jacksonville Jaguars (London) - W 34-31
Week 7: Sunday, October 25, 9 p.m. CT: vs. New York Giants - L 27-21 OT
Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1: Bye Week
Week 9: Sunday, November 8, 3:00 p.m. CT: at Los Angeles Chargers - W 44-22
Week 10: Sunday, November 15, Noon CT: at Cleveland Browns
Week 11: Thursday, November 19, 7:20 p.m. CT: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 12: Thursday, November 29, Noon: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 13: Sunday, December 6, 7:20 p.m. CT: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 14: Sunday, December 13, Noon CT: at Washington Commanders
Week 15: Sunday, December 20, Noon CT: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 16: Thursday, December 24, 7:15 p.m. CT: at Philadelphia Eagles (Amazon Prime)
Week 17: Monday, January 4, 7:20 p.m. CT: at Green Bay Packers
Week 18: TBD: vs. Tennessee Titans
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Announcers set for Texans vs. Browns in Week 10 game
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