BrownsThursday, November 5
Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol, and Shedeur Sanders may start Sunday
The 5AM Lakewood team
If you're planning your Sunday around the Browns, here's the big question: who plays quarterback? Deshaun Watson is in the NFL's concussion protocol, and Shedeur Sanders would get his first start of the season if Watson can't go at New Orleans. Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter at Pittsburgh, was cleared, and then reported symptoms Tuesday morning that began Monday night.
Watson took a beating in the loss to the Steelers
- 8
- times Watson was sacked Sunday
- 33
- times he has been sacked this season
- 324
- passing yards for Watson in the loss
Sources: FOX 8 News, The Herald Star
Coach Todd Monken said Wednesday that missing practice is hard on a quarterback: "If you're not able to take the team reps and the throwing reps, how do you get the timing with your receivers?" Sanders said Wednesday, "Overall I'm just excited for the opportunity."
- Kickoff: Sun., Nov. 8, 1 p.m. ET at the Saints
- Depth chart: Watson, Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, then rookie Taylen Green
- Sanders' rookie starts: 3-4, seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions
- Last Sunday: Steelers 27, Browns 6
Watson was cleared twice before he went into the protocol
- Nov. 1Watson takes a helmet-to-helmet hit on the third play, drawing a roughing penalty.
- Nov. 2Watson passes a morning evaluation, then feels symptoms that night.
- Nov. 3Watson reports symptoms and goes into the concussion protocol.
- Nov. 4Browns announce the protocol.
- Nov. 8Browns play at the Saints at 1 p.m. ET.