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How much will the Browns starters play in the first preseason game?
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken works with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second day of training camp, July 30, 2026, in Berea, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters CoThe Cleveland Browns are set to play their first preseason game this Saturday against the Chicago Bears. With there only being three games in the preseason, weve seen how NFL teams have varied reps for starters. Some teams are more concerned with protecting their health, but other teams have more competition for starting roles and the potential starters see a greater amount of reps.Since were less concerned about the defense, this weeks Reacts poll asked fans how long they wanted the Browns offensive starters to play in the first preseason game. 46% of fans voted for the first quarter, 40% of fans said the first half, and 14% of fans think they should play into the second half.Head coach Todd Monken talked about how much he expected to play starters during his press conferences this week, although he was a little mixed on his messaging. This is what Monken said about playing time this past Monday, when asked about it:Id like to get our starters out there for the first series together. I would like that to happen. Thats all pending, medical, where guys are at because were not going to put anybody at risk, so thats also subject to change. I would like our starters to take the field together for the first time, and then well see. If were going to evaluate the quarterbacks, weve got to make sure we can protect them, weve got to play the guys up front. We want to evaluate the quarterbacks as best as we can, irrespective of who else is in the game, weve got to evaluate the quarterbacks on how theyre able to function and score points.Then, on Wednesday, when talking about the quarterbacks specifically, he said he wanted them each to play about a half each. As we learned a few days ago, Deshaun Watson will play the first half against the Bears, while Shedeur Sanders will begin the third quarter.Ones going to start this week and ones going to start next week, and were going to play them about a half each. Id like to see a quarterback play a half and get a two-minute, were going to do everything we can to get a two-minute and for the half, and were going to try to do the exact same thing the next week.The Browns are still heavy underdogs to make the postseason, at 64/1 compared to the other teams, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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