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Browns game news
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The gist
Browns host Bills in preseason Week 2 on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. ET. Shedeur Sanders starts at quarterback, competing with Deshaun Watson for the job.
Background
The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of a quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Watson started the first preseason game against the Bears, but Sanders gets the start this week against the Bills. The game is the Browns' first home preseason game at Huntington Bank Field.
How it unfolded
- Aug 15, 2026Browns lose preseason opener to Bears 31-3; Watson starts and is outplayed by Sanders.
- Aug 20, 2026Watson says he doesn't care if fans boo him during the preseason game, his first home appearance since Achilles injury.
- Aug 22, 2026Browns host Bills in preseason Week 2; Sanders gets the start at quarterback.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Coach Todd Monken plans to give both Watson and Sanders a preseason start, with Watson getting the first crack.
- Analysts
- Watson appears to have the edge after being named starter for the first preseason game and outplaying Sanders.