Speaking Monday, Browns head coach Todd Monken declined to name a starting QB for Week 10’s game against the Texans.

09 November 2026

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported earlier in the day that Deshaun Watson was expected to return as the starter, but Monken didn’t rush to name a starter when questioned on Monday. Monken praised Shedeur Sanders for his performance in Sunday’s start against the Saints, but said he hasn’t really “thought through” who will start in Week 10 against the Texans. It’s hard to imagine Monken handing the job over to Sanders after a start that was mostly forgettable until the final five minutes of regulation, even if Watson hasn’t been overly impressive this season. We would still expect Watson to get the nod against Houston, but Sanders’ late-game performance won’t do anything to quiet those looking/hoping for a change.