Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) hops past New York Giants cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (28) on his way to a first down during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. / Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Browns couldn't take advantage of the Giant opportunity. After Amari Cooper left the game with an undisclosed injury with 2:34 remaining, Cleveland was left with Deshaun Watson throwing a crossing pass to Cedric Tillman on fourth-and-4 from the Browns 44.

Cleveland’s starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) and right guard Wyatt Teller (knee) were hurt along with backup tackle James Hudson III. That forced coach Kevin Stefanski to shuffle his line in front of Watson, who went 21 of 37 for 196 yards and two TDs.