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The odds of winning the Cleveland Browns in Super Bowl LVII took a hit after quarterback Deshaun Watson was announced Thursday to miss the first 11 games.
Watson and his NFL, represented by the NFLPA, decided on the suspension after the league appealed his initial six-game suspension from the allegations investigation.
The initial suspension was handed down by former U.S. District Judge Sue L. Robinson, who was elected as an Independent Disciplinary Officer by the league and his NFLPA.
Oddmakers adjusted the odds on the Browns' futures shortly after the announcement, according to several sportsbooks told Field He Level Media.
Cleveland's Super Bowl odds increased from +3000 to +4000 on BetRivers, from +3300 to +5000 on PointsBet and from +2500 to +3000 on WynnBet. The Browns remained at +3000 in FanDuel.
With the Browns having a bye in Week 9, he will be out of Watson until at least Week 13 in December.
Until then, veteran journeyman Jacoby Brissett will start in Watson's place.
This figure makes making the playoffs a real challenge in his competitive AFC, and even more so playing in the Super Bowl.
The Browns moved from +275 to win the AFC North, where he moved to +400 on BetRivers, and his odds of winning the AFC Championship also increased from +1600 to +2000.
WynnBet shifted his odds for the Browns' conference title from +1200 to +1500 and division title from +275 to +3000.
PointsBet adjusted numbers for both Cleveland and Watson futures markets:
– Super Bowl: +3300 to +5000
– AFC Championship: +1800 to +2500
– 8.5+ Wins: -110 to +135
– Playoff Advancement: +150 to +200
– DeShawn Watson MVP +10000 ~ +25000
– Deshawn Watson Comeback POY: +10000 to +25000
Watson made five 7-yard pass attempts in the preseason as the Browns beat Jacksonville 24-13 last week. Only one of them was successful.
Watson, 26, said Thursday at a press conference after his NFL was announced that he is ready to move forward with his career.
"I have always maintained my innocence and have always said I have never attacked or disrespected anyone," Watson said Thursday. , I have to keep moving my life and my career forward." Signed a $30 million deal.
Watson said in his statement, "I am grateful that his disciplinary proceedings have been completed. I am also very grateful to the Browns for the tremendous support they have received during his brief stint with the Organization." I am doing," he said. “I apologize again for all the pain this situation has caused.I take responsibility for the decisions I make. It's all about striving to be the best version of yourself and supporting your teammates as much as possible while away from the team.I'm looking forward to my future in Cleveland." He completed 67.8% of his passes for 14,539 yards, 104 touchdowns and 36 interceptions. He led the league in his 4,823 passing yards in 2020. He also rushed for 1,677 yards and his 17 scores while posting his season record of 28–25 regulars as a starter.
– Field Level Media
