Deshaun Watson favored to start Browns Week 1 opener

Deshaun Watson holds an early edge in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The team opens on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 13.

FanDuel lists Watson at -174 to start the opener, ahead of Shedeur Sanders at +136. Dillon Gabriel sits at +5500 and rookie Taylen Green is the longshot at +8000. The four-man battle features first-year head coach Todd Monken, who wants a starter identified before training camp.

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