Sanders threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to the Saints, but Cleveland is reportedly sticking with Deshaun Watson for Week 10 against the Texans.
The Browns are reportedly handing the ball back to Deshaun Watson for their Week 10 matchup against the Texans, even after Shedeur Sanders gave them a reason to think twice.
Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdown passes in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss, a performance that looked like the kind of audition teams hope for from a rookie. It wasn't enough to change the Browns' plans. Despite the encouraging numbers and a finish that came down to overtime, Cleveland is going with Watson under center against Houston.
The decision is sure to reignite debate in Cleveland about who gives the team the best chance moving forward, especially with Sanders showing flashes that suggest he's not far off from being a weekly starter. For now, though, the Browns are betting on experience over momentum, keeping Watson as the guy even as Sanders waits for his next opportunity to take the job outright.