“Nothing Better Than Relaxing”: Shedeur Sanders Takes a Backseat as Deshaun Watson Leads Browns to Consecutive Wins

Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to a 21-18 comeback victory over the Carolina Panthers, securing the team's second consecutive win under head coach Todd Monken. Watson completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns, both to tight end Harold Fannin Jr., including the game-winning 14-yard score with 1:48 remaining. Meanwhile, second-year backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders shared a social media post highlighting rest after the game.

Watson returned from a hard hit in the fourth quarter to guide the decisive eight-play, 55-yard scoring drive and completed a two-point conversion to rookie receiver Denzel Boston. Across consecutive wins against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Panthers, Watson has tallied 382 passing yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions, keeping Sanders on the sidelines as the backup.