​CHICAGO ― Deshaun Watson made a game appearance for the Cleveland Browns for the first time since he tore his Achilles in 2024.Watson started the Browns’ Aug. 15 preseason opener at the Chicago Bears. It was the first time he had played in a game of any kind since Oct. 20, 2024, when he tore his Achilles against the Cincinnati Bengals.The 10-year veteran is battling Shedeur Sanders for the Browns’ starting job. Sanders will follow Watson in Chicago, nd then the roles will reverse for the second preseason game at home against the Buffalo Bills.Subscribe to Browns Insider newsletterHere’s a look at Watson’s statistics against the Bears:What were Deshaun Watson’s passing numbers against the Chicago Bears?Watson was 8-of-9 passing for 102 yards and a 113.9 passer rating in the first quarterWhat were Deshaun Watson’s quarterly passing numbers against the Chicago Bears?First quarter: 8 of 9, 102 yardsSecond quarter: N/AThird quarter:N/AFourth quarter: N/AWho were Deshaun Watson’s receivers against the Chicago Bears?Dylan Sampson: 2 catches, 43 yardsJerry Jeudy: 2 catches, 17 yardsKC Concepcion: 2 catches, 20 yardsDenzel Boston: 1 catch, 15 yardsBlake Whiteheart: 1 catch, 6 yardsWhat were Deshaun Watson’s rushing numbers against the Chicago Bears?Watson ran the ball twice for 3 yards in the first quarter.How many times was Deshaun Watson sacked by the Chicago Bears?Watson was not sacked in the first quarter.Buy Cleveland Browns ticketsChris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com. Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns. Follow him on X at @ceasterlingABJ. Sign up for Browns Insider newsletter at https://profile.beaconjournal.com/newsletters/browns-insider/This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Browns QB Deshaun Watson stats & numbers in preseason game vs. Bears