Browns QB Deshaun Watson (concussion) is officially inactive for a Week 9 matchup with the Saints.
Fantasy Impact
Watson did not clear the concussion protocol in time to be active for Sunday's contest. Sheduer Sanders will draw the start, with Dillion Gabriel serving as the backup.
Deshaun Watson is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints.
Fantasy Impact
Watson returned to practice on Friday. He will have till Saturday to clear concussion protocol.
Deshaun Watson (concussion) is practicing for the Cleveland Browns Friday according to Scott Petrak.
Fantasy Impact
Watson remains in the league’s concussion protocols, leaving the quarterback’s game status in question. Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start behind center against the Saints for head coach Todd Monken if Watson remains sidelined Sunday.
Deshaun Watson remained absent from practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Watson remains in concussion protocol. He is continuing to trend in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Deshaun Watson (concussion) officially did not practice for the Browns on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Watson was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol on Wednesday, so it's not at all surprising that he was a non-participant at practice. It looks all but guaranteed that he will be sidelined this week, which will leave Shedeur Sanders as the starting quarterback for the Browns in his absence. That would be a somewhat lateral move for Cleveland's fantasy-relevant pass catchers.