Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is confirmed to start in Week 10 against the Houston Texans, as reported by Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. This decision comes after Watson missed the previous game due to a concussion, during which Shedeur Sanders took the lead and threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns, albeit in a loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Browns currently hold a record of 5-4 and are looking to regain momentum with Watson back under center.

Despite the Browns' struggles, including a mere six points scored in their Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with Watson playing, head coach Todd Monken has opted to return to the veteran quarterback. Monken had initially refrained from confirming Watson's return during a Monday press conference, but multiple reports indicated that the team was leaning towards starting him against his former team. Watson was cleared from concussion protocol on Saturday but was inactive for the last game, with Dillon Gabriel serving as the backup quarterback.S2

Shedeur Sanders' performance, completing 19 of 31 passes, showcased his potential, yet Monken expressed pride in Sanders while sidestepping questions about his future role. The Browns have a bye week following this game, making the upcoming match against Houston critical. A poor performance from Watson could prompt the team to reconsider their quarterback strategy moving forward, especially given the pressure to improve their offensive output.S2