**Deshaun Watson's Sack Count Nears NFL Record Pace**

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was heavily pressured during Sunday's defeat to the Commanders, enduring seven sacks. This game's performance brings Watson's sack total to an alarming 26 within just five games this season. If this trend continues, Watson is projected to be sacked 88 times over the full 17-game season, which would surpass the current record.

The standing record for the most sacks in a single season is held by David Carr, who was sacked 76 times in 2002 while playing for the Houston Texans. Watson's current trajectory suggests he could break this long-standing record, highlighting a critical issue in his gameplay.

Additionally, Watson has already lost 154 yards due to these sacks. Should this pattern persist, he is on track to lose up to 524 yards by the end of the season, potentially breaking another dubious record. The existing record for yards lost due to sacks stands at 489, set by Randall Cunningham in 1986.

While some may point fingers at the Browns' offensive line for these setbacks, sack statistics often indicate a quarterback's difficulty in anticipating the pass rush and quickly disposing of the ball. Therefore, Watson bears significant responsibility for these numbers.

This issue isn't entirely new for Watson. Even during his more successful years, he struggled with taking too many sacks. In 2018, when he was a Pro Bowler with the Texans, he led the league with 62 sacks and 384 yards lost.

Whether Watson will actually break these unwanted records remains uncertain. If he cannot improve his ability to avoid sacks, concerns about his durability and performance could mean he won't complete the full 17-game stretch.