# How Todd Monken went through Browns starting QB decision > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1304054 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 3 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 2:14 PM · Read it: Browns coach Todd Monken said the intention was always to start Deshaun Watson against the Texans instead of allowing Shedeur Sanders to do so. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 11:13 AM: [“Give Up on Shedeur”: Browns QB Slammed for Questioning Todd Monken As Deshaun Watson Likely to Get Nod Over Rookie for Texans Clash]() — EssentiallySports (Sports) Despite heavy backlash surrounding Cleveland Browns second-year QB Shedeur Sanders and how he prepared for his Week 9 matchup under head coach Todd Monken, reports from Cleveland.com confirm Deshaun Watson is no longer in concussion protocol and will return as the starting QB against the Houston Texans. On 92.3 The Fan’s ‘The Ken Carman Show - Nov 11, 2026, 11:38 AM: [Todd Monken: I intend for Deshaun Watson being our starting QB]() — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States) Monken said he doesn't anticipate making a quarterback change while confirming Watson's Week 10 return. - Nov 11, 2026, 2:14 PM: [How Todd Monken went through Browns starting QB decision]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Browns coach Todd Monken said the intention was always to start Deshaun Watson against the Texans instead of allowing Shedeur Sanders to do so.