Browns prepare for preseason game, Sanders to start at QB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are set to host the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason game on Saturday. Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback, with Deshaun Watson expected to play in the third quarter. The outcome of Thursday's joint practice may influence which starters participate on Saturday. Head coach Todd Monken mentioned that the quarterback competition remains ongoing as the regular season approaches. Sanders expressed a calm approach to the practices and games ahead, while Watson emphasized the importance of gaining live game experience.
- •Browns face Bills in preseason match on Saturday.
- •Shedeur Sanders will start; Deshaun Watson to enter later.
- •Joint practice results may affect starting lineup decisions.
- •Head coach Todd Monken aims to finalize the starting QB soon.
- •Sanders and Watson focused on gaining valuable game experience.
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"It is an important couple of days as the Browns host the Buffalo Bills for a joint practice and then a game on Saturday.
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