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Why Monken is starting Watson over Shedeur

August 25, 2026 08:05 AM

Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down the Browns’ decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders in Week 1, analyzing the multiple factors at play in the controversial call.

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