Overview
- Sanders entered with 12:43 left in the third quarter after the Browns announced Dillon Gabriel was being evaluated for a concussion and later ruled him out.
- He completed his first two passes (to Cedric Tillman and David Njoku) before an 11–13 yard third-down sack by Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton caused a fumble that Cleveland recovered.
- On his next series Sanders threw his first NFL interception to cornerback Nate Wiggins, capping a mixed debut that followed a raucous home ovation.
- Gabriel finished the first half 7-of-10 for 68 yards as Cleveland led 16-10 at halftime; fans had earlier booed an errant throw and chanted for Sanders.
- Drafted in the fifth round and elevated to QB2 after Joe Flacco’s trade, Sanders had limited first-team practice reps, and his future snaps will hinge on Gabriel’s recovery and coaching decisions.