Shedeur Sanders to Start for 5-3 Browns as Watson Enters Concussion Protocol

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 6

Shedeur Sanders will make his first start of the season for Cleveland on Sunday after coach Todd Monken said Deshaun Watson’s missed practice time ruled him out, even if he clears protocol Saturday.
Watson has been in concussion protocol all week and did not practice after developing symptoms Monday night, days after briefly leaving last week’s game for evaluation before returning.
Todd Monken said Sanders looked confident and comfortable in practice, citing his command of the huddle and strong throwing as reasons for the decision.
The 24-year-old Sanders started the final seven games of his rookie season, going 3-4 with 1,400 yards, 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions after losing this summer’s quarterback competition to Watson.
Cleveland enters at 5-3 seeking to avoid its first back-to-back losses, facing a 2-5 Saints team that ranks 28th in total defense and 23rd against the pass.