NFL preseason live updates: Shedeur Sanders fights to be Browns starting QB
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Key Points:
- Shedeur Sanders started strong with accurate passing and a touchdown on the opening drive, completing his first eight passes before throwing an interception on a deflected pass.
- According to the team's plan, Deshaun Watson is set to replace Sanders in the third quarter, indicating Sanders' likely end to his game with 9 completions on 11 attempts, 74 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and one sack.
- The Lions defeated the Commanders 17-13, with Detroit dominating on the ground and scoring two rushing touchdowns, while Washington's offense failed to reach the end zone.
- Backup quarterback Josh Dobbs struggled with turnovers and inconsistency in his early appearances for the Lions, following the retirement of Teddy Bridgewater.
- The Bills-Browns game experienced a weather delay due to lightning, pausing the action after the Bills' backup players were driving, with Sanders expected to play after the delay.
