PositiveProjectionFri, July 31, 2026
Sanders predicted Week 1 starter; Watson's poor camp makes him indefensible.
Shedeur SandersQBCLE
Sanders is predicted to be the Cleveland Week 1 starter over Deshaun Watson, as Watson's training camp and preseason performances make starting him indefensible. Sanders was the second quarterback selected by the team in the previous draft (fifth round) and new head coach Todd Monken has spoken glowingly of him, though Watson was initially anointed the favorite by a beat writer.
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Sanders is the Week 1 starter because Watson's training camp and preseason performances make starting him indefensible.
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- Sanders is predicted to be the Cleveland Week 1 starter over Deshaun Watson, as Watson's training camp and preseason performances make starting him indefensible. Sanders was the second quarterback selected by the team in the previous draft (fifth round) and new head coach Todd Monken has spoken glowingly of him, though Watson was initially anointed the favorite by a beat writer.
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