The Facts: Kessler will start Sunday against Miami, per league sources, with Josh McCown dealing with shoulder injury.

Diehards Line: McCown played through a shoulder issue on Sunday, but according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, was still in "excruciating pain." Kessler, drafted in the third round this year out of USC, is the only option left for head coach Hue Jackson. ... Stay tuned. The Browns may also make a run at a veteran option, but the pickings are slim.