Deshaun Watson is the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback in 2026, with Shedeur Sanders as the backup and Taylen Green as the emergency third quarterback. Watson won the job coming out of training camp, took the Browns to 2 and 1 through three weeks with wins over Tampa Bay and Carolina, and starts Thursday night, October 1, against the Steelers. This page tracks the depth chart and his week by week numbers through the season.
Browns Quarterback Depth Chart
| Role | Player | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Deshaun Watson | Named the Week 1 starter; back to back wins in Weeks 2 and 3, including 144 yards and two touchdowns against Carolina |
| Backup | Shedeur Sanders | Second year quarterback, first in line if Watson is hurt or benched |
| Third | Taylen Green | Emergency third quarterback on game day; inactive unless both ahead of him are out |
Deshaun Watson This Season
View Deshaun Watson's current 2026 NFL stats, including passing yards, touchdowns, completions, rushing production and game by game performance for the Cleveland Browns.
| Player | Deshaun Watson |
| Team | Cleveland Browns |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Jersey | #4 |
| Season | 2026 |
Deshaun Watson 2026 Season Stats
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games played | 3 |
| Pass attempts | 82 |
| Completions | 56 |
| Completion % | 68.3 |
| Passing yards | 587 |
| Yards per attempt | 7.2 |
| Passing touchdowns | 5 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Rushing attempts | 24 |
| Rushing yards | 105 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0 |
2026 Averages
| Average | Value |
|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 195.7 |
| Passing touchdowns per game | 1.7 |
| Rushing yards per game | 35.0 |
Deshaun Watson Recent Stats
Last 3 games this season, most recent first.
| Date | Opp | Result | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | Pass TD | INT | Rush YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs CAR | W 21-18 | 16/30 | 144 | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| Sep 20 | @ TB | W 23-19 | 24/30 | 238 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Sep 13 | @ JAX | L 10-34 | 16/22 | 205 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
Deshaun Watson 2026 Game Log
| Date | Opp | Result | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | Pass TD | INT | Rush YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs CAR | W 21-18 | 16/30 | 144 | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| Sep 20 | @ TB | W 23-19 | 24/30 | 238 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Sep 13 | @ JAX | L 10-34 | 16/22 | 205 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
Deshaun Watson and the Browns
Deshaun Watson plays quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. More on the team: Cleveland Browns stats · Cleveland Browns offensive stats · Cleveland Browns defensive stats · Cleveland Browns schedule · Cleveland Browns score · Cleveland Browns roster.
Deshaun Watson Fantasy Points by Week
Deshaun Watson has scored 52.0 fantasy points in PPR leagues this season (52.0 in half PPR and 52.0 in standard), an average of 17.3 PPR points per game. The rolling season total is shown under each week.
Deshaun Watson Stats FAQ
How many passing yards does Deshaun Watson have this season?
Deshaun Watson has 587 passing yards in 3 games in 2026, 195.7 per game.
How many touchdowns does Deshaun Watson have?
Deshaun Watson has 5 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns this season.
How many interceptions has Deshaun Watson thrown?
Deshaun Watson has thrown 1 interception in 2026.
What were Deshaun Watson's stats in his last game?
In his most recent game, against the Carolina Panthers, Deshaun Watson had 16 of 30 for 144 yards, 2 TD and 0 INT and 45 rushing yards.
Stats from BALLDONTLIE, 2026 regular season only, totaled from each game. Updated through the season.
Browns Game Status
Week 4: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Oct 1, 8:15 pm ET.
Pittsburgh Steelers Inactives
- Eli Heidenreich, RB
- Gabriel Rubio, DE
- Rico Dowdle, RB (Toe)
- Will Howard, QB
- Drew Allar, QB
- Kevin Jobity Jr., DT
Cleveland Browns Inactives
- Justin Jefferson, LB
- Elgton Jenkins, C (Concussion)
- Taylen Green, QB
- Teven Jenkins, G (Back)
- Tylan Wallace, WR (Knee)
Practice reports, game status and inactives from BALLDONTLIE, refreshed every 10 minutes.
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