{
  "id": 2883270,
  "title": "Browns' Shedeur Sanders just got a big edge over Deshaun Watson from NFL experts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/browns-shedeur-sanders-just-got-a-big-edge-over-deshaun-watson-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T22:31:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-shedeur-sanders-just-got-223110948.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cleveland Browns are in a predicament as they decide which quarterback will lead them in the upcoming season. The two contenders are Shedeur Sanders, a second-year NFL player, and Deshaun Watson, a veteran who has been sidelined by injuries for an extended period. The preseason proved crucial for the Browns, as they utilized it to make a definitive decision regarding their starting quarterback. CBS Sports has recognized Shedeur Sanders as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the preseason, which is a significant achievement for him. NFL experts Garrett Podell and Zachary Pereles have cast a somewhat critical eye on Watson, acknowledging his performance but emphasizing Sanders' superiority. The experts conceded that Sanders didn't play flawlessly during the preseason, but his performance was significantly better than Watson's. A notable example is Sanders' dominant performance during the Browns-Bills preseason game, where he completed all four of his passes on the opening drive, including a fourth-down conversion and an 8-yard touchdown pass. Sanders also had a stellar overall game, connecting with 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown, an interception, and one sack. With the Bills not featuring their starters during the game, the competition will intensify once the regular season begins.",
  "summary": "Shedeur Sanders has bragging rights after getting this news.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans ‘disrespectful’ and ‘personal,’ but QB feels love on road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/deshaun-watson-calls-booing-by-browns-fans-disrespectful-and-personal",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:40:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans ‘disrespectful’ and ‘personal,’ but QB feels love on road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/deshaun-watson-calls-booing-by-browns-fans-disrespectful-and-personal-2677016",
        "published": "2026-08-22T23:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Browns' Deshaun Watson does not hold back personal feelings after loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/browns-deshaun-watson-does-not-hold-back-personal-feelings-after-loss",
        "published": "2026-08-23T13:53:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Shedeur Sanders Calls Out Fans Booing Deshaun Watson in Browns Preseason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/shedeur-sanders-calls-out-fans-booing-deshaun-watson-in-browns",
        "published": "2026-08-23T23:21:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}