Deshaun Watson has made what NFL and NFLPA experts have described as "signs of progress" during his mandatory treatment program, per sources. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

The Cleveland Browns are on the scoreboard. It only took 27 minutes into the game and a lengthy punt return from wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, but the Browns now lead the Texans by a score of 7-5 after surrendering a field goal and safety. Peoples-Jones was close to breaking one last week, and now he gives the Browns a boost before the half here against the Texans.

Entering a contract year next year, look for the Browns to extend Peoples-Jones as he has exceeded expectations in Cleveland this season. A former sixth round pick, general manager Andrew Berry found a gem in the former Michigan Wolverine

The Cleveland Browns have not been able to avoid the injury bug this week. After starting tight end David Njoku was ruled out and listed as inactive, backup tight end Harrison Bryant also left the game against the Houston Texans with an injury. Now late in this game against the Browns saw their starting MIKE linebacker Sione Takitaki exit on the cart.

Already down two linebackers on Injured Reserve, losing Takitaki would be a huge blow for the Browns down the stretch. After a big game in this one against the Texans, the Browns may now need to lean on second-year linebacker Tony Fileds II moving forward

Nick Chubb stacked up in end zone for safety. 5-0, Houston. Embarrassing.

From the @CBSSportsHQ Desk: #Browns WR Amari Cooper on how the day unfolded with Deshaun Watson debuting as their starting QB. pic.twitter.com/SBoABcwi10

Denzel Ward is the first player in @Browns history to return two fumbles for a TD in one season.

Jordan Kunaszyk Tony Fields 🤝 📺: #CLEvsHOU on CBS 📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/IZZ85V8TtJ

Grant Delpit delivered a hard hit to Troy Hairston to breakup a touchdown pass on fourth down. Great goal-line stop by the #Browns defense and huge play from Delpit.

You can exhale now. Cade York's 43y FG makes it 17-8, Browns. Big kick for him.

QB Jacoby Brissett, who started the #Browns first 11 games and who Kevin Stefanski called a "first ballot Hall of Fame teammate," leads Cleveland out on the field today at the #Texans. Tune to ⁦@NFLonCBS⁩ pic.twitter.com/uXMdXDV9jQ

#Browns David Bell ruled out with his hand injury

#Browns Kevin Stefanski greeting his family before the #Texans game pic.twitter.com/thB2eyXlbb

Already missing their starting tight end David Njoku, the Cleveland Browns may be without their backup as well as Harrison Bryant has exited this game against the Houston Texans. They now only have one active tight end left in Pharaoh Brown as they wait to hear back on Bryant.

In what has been a sloppy game in Deshaun Watson’s return to the field, the only offensive touchdown the Browns have managed has been on a punt return from Donovan Peoples-Jones. The loss of another offensive weapon would only hurt their chances of finding offensive success in the second half against the Texans

#Browns waste INT and field position. Jedrick Wills Jr. beat on third down.

Tony Fields II: "Who would have thought Deshaun would get applause coming into Houston?" pic.twitter.com/4Y3k3MMwfW

#Browns Anthony Schwartz walking to locker room with medical staff after visiting tent.

The Cleveland Browns have won back-to-back games for the first time in 2022, advancing to 5-7 after defeating the Houston Texans by a score of 27-14. It was not a pretty showing, losing both Harrison Bryant and Sione Takitaki to injury.

It was also a rare one where the Browns had to rely on their defense and special teams instead of their offense, but were able to grind out a win against the 1-9-1 Texans. In this game, the defense managed to create three turnovers, including two defensive touchdowns.

While their chances of the playoffs are slim for the Browns, they are not lost with five games remaining. Before looking ahead to a divisional showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, what stood out from the live viewing of this win over the Texans