Browns struggle in season opening loss to Cowboys

The intrigue: All eyes were on quarterback Deshaun Watson, who didn't play during the preseason and hasn't taken a meaningful snap since undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery last November.

• Watson struggled mightily, throwing for just 169 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while facing constant pressure from the Cowboys defense.

Between the lines: It wasn't all on Watson, who played with a heavy heart after his father passed away last week.

• The Browns' 11 penalties cost the team 64 yards and Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter.

The other side: It was a big day for the Cowboys, who drew many fans to Huntington Bank Field.

• Hours before the game, Dallas signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in league history.

What they're saying: Tom Brady, who debuted as a Fox analyst, said Watson showed heart with the game out of reach during the second half.

• "I think that's a positive to be seen from Deshaun Watson today, standing in there taking some hits and making some down field throws," Brady said.

What's next: Cleveland heads to Jacksonville on Sunday for a showdown against the Jaguars.