NFL news: Browns’ Shedeur Sanders to start vs 49ers

Shedeur Sanders will begin for the Cleveland Browns of their Week 13 recreation in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Kevin Stefanski stated Monday.

Stefanski was initially noncommittal about giving Sanders one other crack as a starter. However after a number of hours of consideration, the two-time Coach of the 12 months made his resolution.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs with the ball in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders within the second half at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Photos)

“Clearly, successful is a very powerful job for a quarterback,” Stefanski informed reporters. “So we had been excited to get that first win, after which the following factor is enchancment. That is what younger gamers do. Definitely, younger quarterbacks do this. You get one recreation higher and that is simply by engaged on it. In order that’s going to be our focus.”

Sanders had some dazzling moments within the Browns’ 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, however solely accomplished about 55% of his passes. He had a 66-yard landing cross to Dylan Sampson, which the working again made an incredible play to interrupt by means of the protection for the rating.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) talks with head coach Kevin Stefanski throughout the first half in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Photos)

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Stefanski stated he thought the offense did a great job “total” and praised Sanders’ confidence that he’ll adapt to the pace of the NFL.

Sanders vowed Sunday to show all his critics improper.

“Everybody begins elsewhere. Like I stated, simply because I did not get the summer time reps, simply because I wasn’t in the very best state of affairs to be ready to go on the market and execute from a summer time standpoint — that is life,” he stated. “Not everyone seems to be in the very best state of affairs. However that is no excuse. It’s a must to exit and carry out. There is no such thing as a alternative. There is no such thing as a doubt.”

“Nobody cares if this is just one week of preparation. Who cares? So lots of people wish to see me fail. That is not going to occur. That is not going to occur.”

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Cleveland chosen Sanders within the fifth spherical of the draft out of Colorado. He has moved up the ranks since his time in organized crew actions throughout the common season.

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