Wednesday 11 October 2017 20:01, UK
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson has benched rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer in favour of Kevin Hogan.
Hogan impressed after taking over from Kizer during their Week Five clash with the New York Jets, completing 16 of 19 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
Kizer has proved inconsistent in his first five games in the pro ranks, throwing three touchdown passes and nine interceptions with a completion percentage only just over 50.
Hogan will therefore be under centre when the Browns face the Houston Texans on Sunday looking for their first win of the season - they are one of three teams with an 0-5 record along with the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants.
Jackson said: "I've made the decision to start Kevin this week. We've liked what Kevin has been able to do within our offence when he's been in there.
"He will start on Sunday because that's what we feel is best for our team at this point in time. This does not change the way we feel about DeShone going forward.
"He has worked extremely hard and still very much has a bright future. Right now, it's better for him and his development to back up Kevin."
Hogan, cut after being drafted in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016, has so far been involved in seven NFL games but Sunday will mark his first start.
