Overview
- Sanders’ second start ended in a 26-8 loss to the 49ers as he went 16-of-25 for 149 yards and a touchdown, with San Francisco tightening windows and disrupting rhythm.
- Cleveland.com’s breakdown cited inconsistent live footwork and reluctance to pull the trigger into NFL windows as key development priorities.
- Receiver Cedric Tillman endorsed Sanders’ talent and stressed that more shared reps are needed to build trust and timing after a season of quarterback turnover.
- Jerry Jeudy downplayed a heated sideline exchange with Sanders during the 49ers game, saying the two had spoken and were fine.
- With the Browns 3-9 and ranking 31st in both scoring (16.2 points) and passing yards per game (159.6), local commentators urged an extended audition for the fifth-round rookie despite long odds and notable college sack totals.