Ryan Fitzpatrick predicts Shedeur Sanders will replace Deshaun Watson soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Deshaun Watson remains the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns as they head into the regular season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13. Following a disappointing 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills in preseason, where Watson struggled with 5 completions on 12 attempts, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick suggested that the pressure on Watson is mounting and that Shedeur Sanders is poised to take over if Watson falters. Fitzpatrick expressed confidence in Sanders during a Prime Video segment, asserting that the fan support would shift to Sanders if Watson fails to perform. Amid criticism of his recent play, Watson acknowledged the boos from fans as personal, indicating a challenging atmosphere surrounding his position in the team.
- •Deshaun Watson faced criticism after a rough preseason performance.
- •Ryan Fitzpatrick predicts Shedeur Sanders will be the future starter.
- •Cleveland opens the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.
- •Watson completed only 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards vs. Buffalo.
- •Sanders is gaining support from fans and teammates.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Legend Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Harsh Deshaun Watson Reality Check Gives Shedeur Sanders Fans Hope
"Deshaun Watson has the starting job in Cleveland Browns, but the whispers about his job security have not stopped. Fresh off a 31-7 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills in the preseason, where Shedeur Sanders looked sharper in his snaps, the Browns quarterback room remains the most scrutinized story in football. Now a former NFL […] The post NFL Legend Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Harsh Deshaun Watson Reality Check Gives Shedeur Sanders Fans Hope appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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