Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders put up a mixed bag as they fight for Browns starter job

Both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders produced some good and some bad during their respective drives for the Browns on Saturday.

Deshaun Watson's strong preseason performance has him with the edge over Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland's ongoing QB competition.

Here's what Cleveland's quarterback situation brought after their first preseason outing against the Chicago Bears.

Watson started strong before a strip sack derailed his afternoon, while Sanders threw an ugly interception on his third and final drive

Deshaun Watson winner, Shedeur Sanders loser in Week 1 of Browns QB battle  USA Today

Preseason Round 1 of the Browns QB battle went to Deshaun Watson, who was steadier against the Bears than Shedeur Sanders.

Shedeur Sanders apologizes for firing at reporter over Deshaun Watson question  talkSPORT

Shedeur Sanders tries to right his wrongs with surprising apology to media in midst of rivalry with Deshaun Watson  MARCA

First-year ⁠Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters on Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.

Deshaun Watson starts Saturday in Chicago while Shedeur Sanders gets the Aug. 22 home game against Buffalo in Cleveland's quarterback competition.

The Browns will start veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field. Second-year player Shedeur Sanders figures to play the second half. Coach Todd Monken told reporters Wednesday that he wanted both Watson and Sanders to experience a two-minute drill at the end of their respective h

Deshaun Watson starting Browns' exhibition opener at QB, Shedeur Sanders to start next week vs Bills  Toronto Star

Deshaun Watson will start Cleveland’s exhibition opener at Chicago on Saturday

Watson will get the first crack at starting for Cleveland in the preseason as the QB competition with Sanders rolls on.