Could get look as starter Week 3
The Browns plan to re-evaluate their quarterback situation following Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, with Sanders being next in line to start if Cleveland elects to bench Deshaun Watson, Ian Rapoport of ESPN reports.
After winning the battle for the starting job during the preseason, Watson will direct the offense for a second straight game to begin the regular season, but he heads into Sunday's contest with limited job security. In the Browns' season-opening 34-10 loss to the Jaguars, Watson struggled to move the ball throughout the afternoon, completing 16 of 22 attempts for 205 yards and an interception while throwing his lone touchdown with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. If Watson bounces back with a strong performance against Tampa Bay, he'll likely retain the starting job heading into the Browns' home opener Week 3 versus the Panthers, but another poor showing could set up Sanders to take over as the team's top quarterback.
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Converts all five kicks vs. Tampa Bay
Szmyt made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Deshaun Watson
Makes strong case in upset win
Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding seven rushes for 22 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Harold Fannin Jr.
Contributes five catches in win
Fannin secured five of six targets for 54 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Quinshon Judkins
Inefficient with 17 touches
Judkins rushed 12 times for 21 yards and brought in all five targets for 27 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Raheim Sanders
Slated for increased role sans Sampson
Sanders will have the opportunity to work in an expanded role in the Browns' offense after Dylan Sampson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Scott Petrak of BrownsZone reports.
Jaleel McLaughlin
Signs to active roster
The Browns signed McLaughlin off their practice squad Tuesday.
Dylan Sampson
Lands on injured reserve
Sampson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Dylan Sampson
In line for extended absence
Sampson (knee) is expected to miss "significant time," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Andre Szmyt
Makes both kicks in Week 1
Szmyt made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Jerry Jeudy
Logs two catches in Week 1 loss
Jeudy caught two passes on four targets for 26 yards during the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
