Overview
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the rookie will start Sunday in Las Vegas, marking Sanders’ first NFL start.
- Dillon Gabriel entered concussion protocol after Week 11, and multiple reports indicate Bailey Zappe is set to back up Sanders.
- Sanders’ relief debut produced 4-of-16 passing for 47 yards with an interception and two sacks, and he noted a need to build timing after limited first-team reps.
- Tight end David Njoku is day-to-day with a knee issue and starting tackles Cam Robinson and Jack Conklin were limited, raising protection concerns against Maxx Crosby.
- Sanders expressed firm confidence, saying he is “the guy,” while Jerry Jeudy’s brief, clipped remarks signaled frustration with another quarterback change.