Officially named Week 10 starter
The Browns announced Wednesday that Watson (concussion) will start Sunday's game against the Texans, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.
Watson cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol this past Saturday, but because he managed just one limited practice during Week 9 prep, the Browns opted to make him inactive for their matchup with the Saints. Shedeur Sanders drew his first start of the season and threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in the 23-22 overtime loss in New Orleans, but he'll return to the No. 2 role this week while a healthy Watson reclaims the starting job. While the Browns have gone 5-3 with Watson under center this season, he hasn't been without his flaws (six turnovers, 33 sacks taken). As such, Watson may need a strong showing against the Texans to hold off Sanders for the starting job in the weeks to come.
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On track to start Week 10
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Andre Szmyt
Makes three FGAs in OT loss
Szmyt went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT during Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to New Orleans.
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Notches 11 touches in OT loss
Sampson rushed eight times for 21 yards while catching three of six targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss against the Saints.
Harold Fannin Jr.
Renews chemistry with Sanders in OT loss
Fannin caught both his targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints.
KC Concepcion Jr.
Finds end zone for first time
Concepcion caught four of six targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints. He added three yards on his only carry.
Denzel Boston
Just misses century mark in New Orleans
Boston caught six of seven targets for 98 yards in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints.
Quinshon Judkins
Little running room in Week 9 loss
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Nearly leads Browns to OT win
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Returns to Sunday's game
Concepcion returned to Sunday's game against the Saints after previously appearing to injure his right leg, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.