Watson Edges Sanders in Browns' 34-10 Preseason Loss as QB Battle Shifts to Week 2
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Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 15
Watson Edges Sanders in Browns' 34-10 Preseason Loss as QB Battle Shifts to Week 2
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 15
Summary
Deshaun Watson emerged with a narrow edge in Cleveland's preseason opener after going 11-of-15 for 126 yards and directing the Browns' only 10 points in a 34-10 loss to Chicago.
Those numbers came with limits: Watson lost a fumble, failed to throw a touchdown and finished with three straight non-scoring drives, leaving the competition far from settled.
Shedeur Sanders flashed more downfield pop — including gains of 24 and 35 yards — but completed 6 of 11 passes for 79 yards, fumbled a snap and threw a costly interception.
Dillon Gabriel did little to change the picture, going 5 of 8 for 23 yards with an interception as Cleveland's three main quarterbacks combined for two picks and one lost fumble.
The Browns now turn to next Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo, where Sanders is set to start and gets a prime chance to erase Watson's slim opening lead.