NFL Preseason Blitz: Watson outplayed Sanders vs. Bears in latest stage of Browns QB battle
Preseason Round 1 of the Browns QB battle went to Deshaun Watson, who was steadier against the Bears than Shedeur Sanders.
In a preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, Deshaun Watson outplayed rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Watson, who had been inactive since October 2024, led two scoring drives for the Browns, but his performance was inconsistent under heavy Bears pressure. Sanders, on the other hand, faced mostly backup Bears players and did not perform well, completing only 6-of-11 passes for 79 yards and an interception.
Watson's aggressive play led to a 10-0 lead for the Browns early in the game, but the Bears continued to pressure him in the second half. Ultimately, neither player's performance was decisive as the game concluded, but Watson's superior play likely solidified his chances to start in Week 1.
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