Shedeur Sanders spars with reporter over ‘rude’ question

The Shedeur Sanders hype appeared to escalate on Sunday because the Cleveland Browns rookie struggled with the staff’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers and confronted questions on head coach Kevin Stefanski’s play-calling.

Sanders had a landing go to Harold Fannin Jr., which helped Cleveland take the lead within the second quarter and caught the eye of LeBron James. But it surely was the one foul that resulted in factors for the Browns.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up earlier than an NFL soccer recreation towards the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photograph)

After that landing, the Browns punted the ball twice. Fannin later fumbled the ball, which was recovered by the 49ers. Browns punt returner Gage Larvadain additionally muffed the ball and the 49ers recovered. The Browns additionally turned the ball over twice within the fourth quarter.

Sanders was requested about Stefanski’s aggressiveness to complete in fourth place on dwelling turf.

“I imply, to begin with, it is a impolite query to ask if I believe it was a superb determination by my coach,” Sanders stated. “… I like taking part in exterior. So no matter that entails. We’re not going to be right here and by no means level fingers at any coach or do something like that. That is extraordinarily disrespectful. That is not even in my place.”

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up earlier than an NFL soccer recreation towards the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photograph)

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Sanders did not flip the ball over. However he was 16 of 25 with 149 passing yards. San Francisco’s protection bought him thrice.

He regretted not with the ability to rally his teammates to get again into the sport.

“Even when I shoot my shot and miss, I simply need to maintain taking pictures and maintain bringing everybody collectively. I do know the offense and the staff is relying on me to do my job and do what I’ve to do and I really feel like I allow them to down at the moment,” he added.

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Stefanski stated Sanders will make the beginning No. 3 towards the Tennessee Titans subsequent week.