Talk about some wild preseason drama! The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation just exploded, and Deshaun Watson got straight-up booed off the field by his own fans after a horrendous Week 2 performance. The plan was always for Watson and Shedeur Sanders to get one start each in the preseason, and after Watson’s disaster, it feels like the decision on who starts the regular season is already made.
Watson’s Woes Open the Door for Sanders
Seriously, Watson looked unplayable on Saturday. He finished Week 2 with an abysmal 5-for-12 passing for a measly 35 yards, and yeah, he tossed an interception. Browns fans were not having it, letting him hear their displeasure loud and clear. It was a brutal look for the veteran, and while his postgame comments reportedly won’t impact the starting decision, they sure didn’t help. Shedeur Sanders, on the other hand, had a “decent bounce-back effort” in Week 2, going 9-for-11 for 74 yards and a touchdown. He did throw an interception, making it one in each of his first two preseason outings, and was a bit underwhelming in Week 1. But compared to Watson’s complete meltdown, Sanders’ performance was solid. It’s not that Sanders necessarily “won” the job himself; it’s more that Watson flat-out lost it. All signs point to Sanders opening the season as the Browns’ starter. That decision could drop as early as Monday, too.
De’Zhaun Stribling Is Absolutely Balling Out for the 49ers
Over in San Francisco, something genuinely exciting is brewing amidst all their injury issues. Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is quickly emerging as a potential game-changer for the 49ers, and it’s awesome to watch. After racking up seven catches for 63 yards in Week 1, he followed that up with another strong outing in Week 2, tying for the team lead with four catches for 46 yards. What’s even more crucial is that three of those grabs came on connections with the starting quarterback. This dude is showing some serious receiving prowess. If this display is any indication, Stribling could be on his way to a stellar rookie season. We’re talking about a guy who might just win Offensive Rookie of the Year if he keeps this up!
And hey, a quick shoutout to the Jets’ defense. After looking, well, questionable, they actually appear… competitive? It’s just preseason, but for a unit that needed to find some consistency, that’s definitely a step in the right direction. So yeah, the regular season is right around the corner, and it’s going to be wild to see which of these preseason “overreactions” become absolute reality!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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