Deshaun Watson Jeopardizes Browns QB1 Bid With 14.6 Rating as Shedeur Sanders Goes 9-of-11

3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Aug 23

Watson's grip on Cleveland's starting job weakened after he completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards with an interception and a 14.6 passer rating in Saturday's preseason loss to Buffalo.
Four second-half drives under Watson produced two three-and-outs, one interception and a turnover on downs, while coach Todd Monken was reported set to decide the Week 1 starter early next week.
Sanders strengthened his case in the same game, going 9 of 11 for 74 yards and a touchdown in the first half, with his lone interception coming off a tipped pass.
Cleveland's quarterback battle now heads into the final preseason week with roster cuts due Sunday and the regular season just over two weeks away.

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