What happened: Cleveland named Deshaun Watson its Week 1 starter after an offseason competition. He started one preseason game and entered another in the third quarter.
Why it matters: The decision settles Cleveland's immediate depth chart while keeping its long-term quarterback planning in focus. Field Yates argued that the franchise's future starter remains outside the current roster.
By the numbers: Watson's PFF grade peaked at 92.4 before his post-trade slide; each of his three subsequent marks remained below 70.
What to watch: Watson's performance in Cleveland's Sept. 13 road opener will provide the first regular-season test of the decision.