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Shedeur Sanders is in line to start for the Browns with Deshaun Watson, who was playing his best ball since 2020, entering concussion protocol earlier this week. The biggest difference with Sanders under center appears to be his willingness to stretch the field, as his 7.1 air yards per target in 2025 are more than Watson's 6.7 mark through eight games this season. Sanders is also working with a better receivers than he did a year ago with rookies Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion earning big roles in Todd Monken's offense.
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Sanders starting for injured Watson; higher air yards per target suggest vertical passing upside.

Shedeur Sanders is in line to start for the Browns this week with Deshaun Watson entering concussion protocol. Sanders' 7.1 air yards per target in 2025 exceed Watson's 6.7 mark through eight games, indicating a willingness to stretch the field vertically. He is working with improved receiving weapons including rookies Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion earning big roles in Todd Monken's offense.

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