NFL Fantasy - The Athletic on Deshaun Watson

ArticleBrowns name Deshaun Watson starting QB to begin season: SourceAugust 24, 2026

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Watson beat out Shedeur Sanders for the job and will start Week 1 when Cleveland travels to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars.

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Watson named Browns starting QB for Week 1 vs. Jaguars

Deshaun Watson has won the starting quarterback job for the Browns and will start Week 1 against Jacksonville, beating out Shedeur Sanders for the position.

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Watson named 2026 starter over Sanders; Monken prioritizes production and winning.

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Watson named starter over Sanders despite poor preseason; Sanders could take over if performance falters.

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Watson's preseason struggles and antagonistic press conference suggest mental defeat and job uncertainty.

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Watson named Browns QB1 but projects to just 15 PPG; hard fade due to poor efficiency metrics.

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