Shedeur Sanders starts vs. Saints; Watson uncertain — SkimNews
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- Shedeur Sanders will start against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, coach Todd Monken said Friday; CBS Sports’ coverage likewise centers the Saints’ matchup on Sanders.
- Deshaun Watson cleared the concussion protocol but remains questionable for Sunday; it is unclear whether he will be the backup or whether Dillon Gabriel or Taylen Green will take that role.
- Watson self-reported concussion symptoms Tuesday morning and was placed in the protocol; Sanders took all of the starting practice reps for the week.
- Shedeur Sanders has attempted just three passes this season, appearing in spot duty during two games.
- Shedeur Sanders completed 56.6% of his passes for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in seven starts last season, with Cleveland going 3-4 in those starts.
- New Orleans Saints were cast by CBS Sports as motivated to face a “smiling” Sanders after a Browns quarterback offered bulletin-board material.
Why it matters: New Orleans now faces a starter with only three season passes, while Cleveland has left Watson, Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green unresolved as Sanders’ backups. Sanders’ rookie starts came with a 3-4 record and 56.6% completion rate, so Sunday’s decision changes the Browns’ lineup hierarchy and the Saints’ opponent without settling the quarterback order behind Sanders.
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