Shedeur Sanders has taken over as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately, he suffered a tough loss in Week 14 against Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans, but his performance has been rewarded by the NFL.
In Week 14, Shedeur Sanders faced Cam Ward in a tough rookie duel. Ward ultimately got the victory, but the performance by the Browns star was not overlooked by the league.
On Thursday, the NFL named Shedeur Sanders the Rookie of the Week. It is his first award as a Browns player, and he will definitely be looking to add more in this final stretch of the season.
The Browns need to protect Shedeur Sanders
In Week 14, Shedeur Sanders had an astonishing performance with Cleveland. He scored four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing), threw for 364 yards, and had one interception. Despite those numbers, the Browns lost.
For many fans, a key mistake came from the coaching staff. The team failed on two 2-point conversions, and on the last one, HC Kevin Stefanski decided not to include Shedeur Sanders in the play.
This is where the Browns need to be careful. Sanders posted elite numbers, but they do not matter if wins do not arrive, and that can impact any quarterback. Despite performing at a high level, the team keeps stacking losses, which can affect a players confidence.
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Shedeur Sanders has proved to be a solid quarterback with better numbers than Dillon Gabriel. However, if the Browns fail to protect him, his talent may not be enough for the team — just ask Baker Mayfield how that went.
Will the Browns trade Shedeur Sanders?
The future of Shedeur Sanders with the Browns remains uncertain. He has secured the QB1 role for the rest of the season, but his status as the 2026 starter is not guaranteed.
Deshaun Watson is set to be back with the Browns next season. Now, there are strong rumors that Cleveland may put Watson, Gabriel, and Sanders in a full competition, with the possibility that the team could move on from Sanders if they decide to give the job back to the veteran.
