With the Deshaun Watson situation hanging over this franchise’s head throughout the summer, combined with the overwhelmingly negative reaction to him being named the starting quarterback, it was fair to wonder if Cleveland Browns fans would be checked out on the 2026 season before it even began. Watson has now led the team to a Week 2 upset and has made it to the home opener with his starting role intact, and it’s up to the fans to decide how they’ll receive him when he trots out there against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
The win may have softened the reaction he would have gotten, and if a recent viral video is any indication, Watson’s presence isn’t turning any fans away from the stadium. If the video is any kind of preview of what’s to come on Sunday, the Panthers are going to be walking into a tough environment.
FOX Sports shared a clip of all the Browns fans already lined up at the Muni Lot on Saturday as the Dawg Pound is getting ready to rock over 24 hours before game time. The line featured dozens of buses, trucks, campers packed full of hungry Browns fans ready to let Bryce Young hear it on Sunday.
“Browns fans are already lined up at the Muni Lot a day before the home opener Vs. the Panthers,” said FOX Sports.
Browns fans are already lined up at the Muni Lot a day before the home opener vs. the Panthers 😳
(Via @PaulBrown_UK) pic.twitter.com/J4XKS8C6oK
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 26, 2026
The fans’ reception is going to be one of the most interesting parts of Sunday’s game. They are being urged to get behind this team even if they disagree with the quarterback situation, and it’s sound advice. No matter how well or how poorly Watson plays, the franchise quarterback of the future isn’t on this roster yet, but there is a ton of other young talent blossoming on both sides of the ball to get excited about.
It’s hard not to see a video like this and temper your excitement. This is a huge game for the Browns and there is a lot of pressure on them to not let these fans down after lining up days beforehand just to see them.
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