Browns may consider QB change ahead of matchup with Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

The Cleveland Browns are evaluating their quarterback situation before facing the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Deshaun Watson is expected to start again in their upcoming game after a poor performance against Jacksonville, where he recorded a QBR of 40.0. However, reports suggest that if his struggles continue, the Browns may turn to Shedeur Sanders, a rookie who started seven games last season. His performance will be assessed following the first two weeks of the season, making this a pivotal point for the Browns as they prepare for their home opener against the Panthers.
- •Cleveland faces Carolina in Week 3 of the NFL season.
- •Deshaun Watson has a QBR of 40.0 after Week 1.
- •Shedeur Sanders may replace Watson if performance does not improve.
- •Sanders started seven games as a rookie, going 3-4.
- •The Browns are evaluating quarterback performance early in the season.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers' Week 3 opponent contemplating change at QB
"The Panthers' Week 3 opponent may be making a change under center soon.
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