Browns HC Todd Monken said Cleveland’s starters, including QB Deshaun Watson, will not play in Thursday night’s preseaso Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Todd Monken set the lineup plan before the matchup. The scheduled game stands 0-0.

Why it matters: The decision leaves Cleveland's non-starters to handle the finale.

By the numbers: Scheduled score: Cleveland Browns 0, New England Patriots 0.

What to watch: Attention turns to Cleveland's reserve unit when play begins.

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