Sanders named Browns starter against Saints

Sport · First reported 7 Nov, 01:31 · Updated 01:37

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Cleveland coach Todd Monken named Shedeur Sanders the starter for the Browns’ game against New Orleans after Deshaun Watson was not cleared following a concussion. Coverage also focused on Sanders’ comments about the Saints’ defense and a hype video shared ahead of his first start of the 2026 season.

Todd Monken named Shedeur Sanders the Browns’ starter against the Saints after Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol and was not cleared to play.
Saints defensive end Carl Granderson said Sanders’ remarks about the defense gave New Orleans extra motivation.
A separate report described a Sanders hype video and mixed social-media reactions; Sanders’ start would be his first of the 2026 season.

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Key facts

Matchup: Cleveland Browns against the New Orleans Saints.
Starting decision: Todd Monken named Sanders the starter after Watson was not cleared following a concussion.
Sanders’ 2026 passing line: Three completions on three attempts for two yards.
Granderson’s sacks: He had 5.5 sacks, second on New Orleans, according to the report.