Browns Rookie Shedeur Sanders Achieves Rare Victory in First NFL Start
Cleveland, OH – shedeur Sanders became the first cleveland Browns rookie quarterback too win his first start since 1995, leading the team to a victory over the las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Sanders’ performance, marked by poise adn several notable plays, comes as a welcome development for a Browns team relying on a young quarterback.
The Browns’ dominant defensive performance, recording 10 sacks, was instrumental in the win, but Sanders’ contribution shouldn’t be overlooked. His prosperous debut places him in a select group of Cleveland quarterbacks and offers a promising glimpse into the future of the franchise. Sanders is now 1-0 as a starter, joining an exclusive club within the Browns’ recent history.
Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, highlighted by a 52-yard completion to rookie Isaiah Bond in the first quarter – the Browns’ longest passing play in the last 15 games dating back to 2024. He also connected with jerry Jeudy for a 39-yard gain, though a subsequent fumble by Jeudy negated the play.
The victory marks a significant milestone,as Sanders is the first Browns rookie to win his debut since Eric Zeier in 1995. Currently, only Brian Hoyer (10-6) and Joe Flacco (5-4) have winning records as Cleveland quarterbacks since 1999.Sanders joins the ranks as the 42nd quarterback in Browns history, and fans are hopeful he and his number 12 can establish a lasting presence in Cleveland.