Browns confirm Deshaun Watson will start against Texans
Shedeur Sanders will give way after throwing for 297 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to the Saints.
The Browns have confirmed that Deshaun Watson will return as their starting quarterback against the Texans in Week 10. He will face his former team after being inactive for Cleveland’s loss to the Saints.
Watson missed two practice days while in the concussion protocol. Although he received clearance on Saturday, Cleveland started Shedeur Sanders against New Orleans and used Dillon Gabriel as the backup.
In his first start of the season, Sanders finished 19-of-31 for 297 yards and two touchdowns. His unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt in overtime denied the Browns a chance to win. Head coach Todd Monken praised Sanders afterward but did not answer whether the performance warranted a permanent change in the quarterback order.
Monken initially declined to announce his starter after reports indicated Watson would return against Houston. With Watson at quarterback, Cleveland scored only six points against the Steelers in a Week 8 defeat. The Browns have their bye in Week 11.
