Overview
- Sanders draws his first NFL start in Week 12 at Allegiant Stadium after a relief debut against Baltimore in which he went 4-of-16 for 47 yards with an interception and two sacks.
- Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said the priority is making Sanders comfortable, giving him first-team reps and a game plan designed to build confidence.
- Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham warned that Sanders’ tendency to drift deep in the pocket invites pressure from NFL pass rushers he called “monsters.”
- All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby was added to Las Vegas’ injury report as limited with a knee issue, creating uncertainty about his status for Sunday.
- The Browns and Raiders are both 2-8, pundits have labeled the start a key inflection point for Sanders’ role, and Cleveland leans on league sack leader Myles Garrett to steady the defense.