Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 12:16 PM ET

Cleveland’s quarterback picture got murkier ahead of Week 9.

• Deshaun Watson (CLE QB) is in the concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker in Sunday’s loss at Pittsburgh. He reported symptoms Monday night and was placed in protocol Tuesday, per the Browns.
• Shedeur Sanders is in line to start Cleveland’s Week 9 home game against New Orleans if Watson doesn’t clear the protocol by Sunday, per NFL.com.
• Fantasy action: bench Watson until he’s cleared; Sanders is only a desperation streamer in superflex if he gets the start.

Full board, including Tyler Huntley’s move toward injured reserve and Lamar Jackson’s Week 9 outlook: the latest NFL injury report.