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Browns to evaluate quarterback position after Week 2 game

Shedeur Sanders is next in line for the starting job.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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The Browns are expected to evaluate their QB situation after their Week 2 game against the Buccaneers. Shedeur Sanders

What happened: The Cleveland Browns are expected to evaluate their quarterback situation following their Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If the team decides to make a change, Shedeur Sanders is positioned as the next man up.

Why it matters: Deshaun Watson secured the starting role prior to the season, but the looming evaluation indicates early pressure on the veteran. A quarterback change could happen if the offense struggles in Tampa Bay.

By the numbers: Cleveland enters the matchup as an with the 5. The team is currently averaging 16.0 points per game while allowing 28.0 points to opponents.

What to watch: The outcome against the Buccaneers will likely determine whether Cleveland proceeds with a quarterback change heading into Week 3.

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