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Watson started with the first-team offense two games ago while Sanders' start came with the backups this past weekend. Sanders ranks 68th. By that single measure, this is maybe a slight win for the Browns' pass-catchers, though I suspect Watson will eventually get benched for Sanders.
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Sanders likely to replace Watson; eventual starter despite current EPA ranking.

Sanders got his preseason start with the Browns' backups this past weekend, while Watson started with the first-team offense two games ago. Sanders ranks 68th out of 71 qualified quarterbacks in EPA per dropback since 2022, slightly worse than Watson's 64th ranking. Bryce Young suspects Watson will eventually get benched for Sanders, suggesting upside for Browns pass-catchers if the transition occurs.

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