Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns GAMEDAY Preview: First Look at QBs

Jacoby Brissett and Sam Howell should both see action for the Washington Commanders in their first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.

The Washington Commanders play the Cleveland Browns tonight in the first of their three preseason games. 

This matchup is highlighted by a first look at the Commanders (hopefully) improved offense under new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. ... and a chance for the Commanders defense to get after one of the best quarterbacks in the league, Deshaun Watson. 

Watson will take the first snaps for Cleveland after not playing in the Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets.

The quarterback competition for Washington rolls on, with both Jacoby Brissett and Sam Howell receiving reps with the first-team offense at some point during training camp.

While fans may have to wait to see all the starters, they will likely see major playing time for Washington's rookies. Some face an uphill battle in terms of making the roster. Others, such as early selections Emmanuel Forbes and Quan Martin, could be making a case for starting snaps. 

Washington's many roster hopefuls try to earn their spot before Tuesday, Aug. 29, when every NFL team must reduce its roster to no more than 53 players. Washington's 16-player practice squad will then begin to form. 

RECORDS: Washington Commanders (0-0) at Cleveland Browns (1-0)

ODDS: Washington is a 3-point underdog vs. the Browns.

GAME TIME: Friday, August 11 2023 at 7:30 p.m. ET

LOCATION: FirstEnergy Stadium - Cleveland, Ohio

TV/RADIO: NBC 4, Washington Radio Network

THE FINAL WORD: Rivera on Bieniemy's style of coaching:

“He's loud. The beauty of Eric, and that is again, it's from the perspective he has, I mean he's been with an organization that's done some things differently. And one of the things that he is very staunch about the way that he does it. That's something that's been different, and like I said, I appreciate it cause we're out of our comfort zone. We're doing things a little bit differently."

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