Overview
- Sanders will start against the 49ers after Dillon Gabriel cleared concussion protocol, per Stefanski’s Monday decision.
- In his first NFL start, Sanders went 11-of-20 for 209 yards with a 66-yard touchdown to Dylan Sampson and one interception.
- He added explosive throws of 52 yards to Isaiah Bond and 39 yards to Jerry Jeudy, helping Cleveland post just its second 24-point game this season.
- Cleveland’s defense dominated the Raiders with 10 sacks of Geno Smith, including three by Myles Garrett, easing the rookie’s load.
- The win snapped the Browns’ 0-17 skid in first career starts since 1999, and Sanders responded to critics by saying, “It ain’t gonna happen.”