Overview
- Sanders was confirmed as Cleveland’s Week 12 starter at Las Vegas after replacing Gabriel in Week 11 and going 4-of-16 for 47 yards with an interception and two sacks.
- Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees says the staff tailored the plan to Sanders and stressed a full week of preparation to build comfort without piling on expectations.
- Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham noted limited NFL tape on Sanders and said Las Vegas is leaning on his Colorado film while warning about extended scramble plays.
- Betting markets list the Browns as 3.5-point underdogs with a 35.5 total, and Sanders’ props include 159.5 passing yards, 20.5 rushing yards and -172 to throw at least one touchdown.
- All-Pro Myles Garrett enters on a tear with a league-leading 15 sacks, and pundit Nick Wright framed the debut as a pivotal audition following Sanders’ shaky relief outing.