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Todd Monken Explains Decision to Have Deshaun Watson Start for Browns Again

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Deshaun Watson will start on Sunday versus the Texans after missing last weekend's game with a concussion.

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  1. Deshaun Watson set to start for Browns against Texans

    Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland ·

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    Todd Monken Explains Decision to Have Deshaun Watson Start for Browns Again

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Todd Monken not ready to name either Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders his starter for the Texans game (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Todd Monken wasn't ready to name Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders his starter for Sunday's game vs. the Texans.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A cleared Deshaun Watson, a rising Shedeur Sanders and a Browns QB decision on hold (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Even though Deshaun Watson has been cleared from the concussion protocol, it isn’t certain he will be the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for this week’s game against his former team, the Houston Texans

  3. Toledo Blade

    A cleared Deshaun Watson, a rising Shedeur Sanders, and a Browns QB decision on hold (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    CLEVELAND — Even though Deshaun Watson has been cleared from the concussion protocol, it isn’t certain he’ll be the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for this week’s game against his former team, the Houston Texans.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson will start vs. the Texans on Sunday over Shedeur Sanders (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Todd Monken names Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback for the Texans game.

  5. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Deshaun Watson set to start for Browns against Texans (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    Deshaun Watson is set to return as the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against his former team, the Houston Texans.

  6. Newsweek

    Browns Make Make Major Deshaun Watson Decision Ahead of Texans Clash: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Browns have reportedly made a major decision regarding Deshaun Watson ahead of their game against the Houston Texans.

  7. Fox News

    Browns confirm no quarterback controversy as Deshaun Watson reclaims starting job over Shedeur Sanders (opens Fox News)

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    Deshaun Watson will reclaim his starting role for the Cleveland Browns despite Shedeur Sanders' near-overtime heroics against the New Orleans Saints.

  8. Toledo Blade

    Watson to start for Browns against Texans after sitting out with concussion (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback for Cleveland on Sunday against Houston after missing last week’s game because of a concussion and watching from the sideline as Shedeur Sanders nearly rallied the Browns to a win.

  9. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Todd Monken says it was always his intention to start Deshaun Watson vs. Texans and anticipates him ‘being our starter’ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Todd Monken said it was always his intention to start Deshaun Watson "and I have no intention of Deshaun not being our starter."

  10. Newsweek

    Todd Monken Explains Decision to Have Deshaun Watson Start for Browns Again (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Deshaun Watson will start on Sunday versus the Texans after missing last weekend's game with a concussion.

  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Browns choose Deshaun Watson to start vs. Texans: Berea Report (Video) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the Browns' decision to start Deshaun Watson on Sunday against the Texans.

  12. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    How Deshaun Watson never had a doubt he’d start over Shedeur Sanders vs. the Texans, and what he needs to do: Mary Kay Cabot (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Browns GM Andrew Berry worked the phones at Tuesday's trade deadline.

  13. Triblive

    Watson starting for Browns at QB against Texans after sitting out with concussion, watching Sanders (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson wasn’t losing his starting job as Cleveland’s quarterback because of an injury or Shedeur Sanders.

  14. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Should Deshaun Watson be starting over Shedeur Sanders on Sunday? Terry’s idea to energize the Cavs: Terry’s Talkin’ podcast (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    In this week's episode of the Terry's Talkin' podcast, Terry Pluto and host David Campbell look at the Browns' QB situation, and how the Cavs can shake their struggles.

  15. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Why did the Browns choose Deshaun Watson to start vs. Texans: Orange and Brown Talk (Podcast) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe react to Deshaun Watson starting this week on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

  16. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Watson keeps Browns' starting job amid playoff push (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Cleveland starts Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, prioritizing playoff positioning over developing their young quarterback.

  17. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Experts release updated Browns vs. Texans predictions as Deshaun Watson, C.J. Stroud square off in Cleveland (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson starts against the team that drafted him. Our model sees fewer points than DraftKings’ 41.5 total. Here’s the full Browns-Texans pick.

  18. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Why Terry Pluto thinks Sunday’s Browns vs. Texans matchup could be a ‘one-game tryout’ for Deshaun Watson (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Watson faces the Texans with the Browns’ bye week looming — and three straight low-scoring offensive performances weighing heavily on the offense.

  19. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Why Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be playing for his starting job on Sunday vs. Texans — Jimmy Watkins (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Watson has led 5 game-winning drives this season, but Andrew Berry must plan for a future that doesn't include him.

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