Overview
- Starter Dillon Gabriel was evaluated at halftime and ruled out with a concussion, prompting Shedeur Sanders to enter with 12:43 left in the third quarter and a 16-10 Browns lead.
- Sanders finished 4-of-16 for 47 yards with an interception, two sacks and a fumble that Cleveland recovered, and the Browns fell 23-16.
- He opened with completions to Cedric Tillman and David Njoku before Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton sacked him and mimicked Sanders’ wrist celebration, and cornerback Nate Wiggins later intercepted him.
- Fans had chanted for Sanders earlier and greeted him with a loud ovation; the fifth-round rookie became the backup after Joe Flacco was traded and had received limited first-team reps.
- The Browns’ next starter will hinge on Gabriel’s recovery, with multiple reports noting Sanders could get the nod against the Raiders if Gabriel remains in concussion protocol.