Deshaun Watson will start vs. the Texans on Sunday over Shedeur Sanders

Key Points:

• Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns against his former team, the Houston Texans, on Sunday, with coach Todd Monken opting for Watson over Shedeur Sanders despite Sanders' strong recent performance.
• Sanders nearly led the Browns to an overtime win against the Saints last week, showcasing impressive plays including long touchdown passes and maintaining composure under pressure, but the Browns fell just short in a 23-22 loss.
• Watson has led the Browns to a 5-3 record with solid stats, including five fourth-quarter game-winning drives, but he also leads the NFL in sacks taken, highlighting a need for quicker decision-making to stay healthy.
• The Texans' defense ranks poorly against the pass but is tied for the league lead in sacks, posing a challenge for Watson, who will need to improve his explosive plays and touchdown production to secure a win.
• Sunday’s game will be Watson’s second start against Houston since his trade in 2022, facing a strong opponent in rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has been performing exceptionally with 10 touchdown passes in his last three games.