Shedeur Sanders to Make First 2026 NFL Start in Matchup Against Saints
Todd Monken said the Browns will return to Watson after Shedeur Sanders threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in his first start.
- On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Cleveland Browns announced veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson will start Sunday's Week 10 home game against the Houston Texans after clearing concussion protocol.
- Watson missed the team's recent 23-22 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints after being placed in the NFL concussion protocol on November 3; second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 19-of-31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in his place.
- Browns head coach Todd Monken praised Sanders' "resiliency" and performance but ultimately chose Watson based on his "full body of work" this season, stating, "Everything you're considering, but ultimately Deshaun's done a really good job for us."
- Dillon Gabriel will serve as backup quarterback for the matchup, keeping Watson as the primary option while the 5-4 Browns pursue an AFC Wild Card spot amid their two-game losing streak.
- Watson faces his former team after signing a $240 million contract with Cleveland in 2022 and has led five fourth-quarter, game-winning drives this season, positioning him as critical to the Browns' playoff hopes.
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Deshaun Watson Makes His Feelings Clear About Facing Texans As DeMeco Ryans Weighs In On Reunion
Watson says Sunday’s game against the Texans is about winning, not about the past. Browns coach Todd Monken named him the starter on Wednesday after Shedeur Sanders played in the overtime loss at New Orleans. Cleveland is 5-4, Houston is 3-5.
Cleveland radio host is 'done' with Shedeur Sanders following CBS report
With Deshaun Watson fully healthy after going through concussion protocol last week, the Cleveland Browns are giving the starting job back to their veteran against his former team, the Houston Texans, on Sunday despite Shedeur Sanders’ impressive performance against the New Orleans Saints in his first start of the season. Unfortunately for Sanders, who finished…
Deshaun Watson is Browns starting QB over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans
Watson starting for Browns at QB against Texans after sitting out with concussion, watching Sanders
Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback for Cleveland on Sunday against Houston after missing last week’s game because of a concussion and watching from the sideline as Shedeur Sanders nearly rallied the Browns to a win. Coach Todd Monken waited…
Browns confirm no quarterback controversy as Deshaun Watson reclaims starting job over Shedeur Sanders - NEW YORK TIMES POST
There appears to be no quarterback controversy for the Cleveland Browns. Shedeur Sanders was just one completion away from giving the Browns a wild overtime win over the New Orleans Saints this past weekend, as Deshaun Watson missed the Week 9 contest. However, Watson will recapture his spot as the team’s starting quarterback on Sunday. [...]
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