Shedeur Sanders sent a four-word message to his doubters after winning his first Cleveland Browns start in the NFL, taking down Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders in impressive fashion
21:45 ET, 23 Nov 2025Updated 21:52 ET, 23 Nov 2025
Shedeur Sanders had a four-word message for those who continue to doubt him and his abilities
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Shedeur Sanders had a four-word message for those who continue to doubt him and his abilities(Image: YouTube: @Cleveland Browns)
Shedeur Sanders had a four-word message to those who continually doubted his ability to perform at the highest level.
The star quarterback registered his first start in the NFL, leading the Cleveland Browns to a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Sanders completed 11 of 20 pass attempts for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
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After the game, the star had a simple message for those who still questioned his ability to adjust to the NFL. His comments after he was able to share a moment with his father before the younger Sanders' first start.
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"You know, so a lot of people want to see me fail and it ain't gonna happen," Sanders told reporters after the win. "It ain't gonna happen."
Sanders' claim was part of a longer answer in which he stated that he felt "relaxed" on the field despite not having proper first-team reps throughout his time with the Browns.
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"Everybody starts at different places, and like I say, just because I didn't get the summer reps, just because I wasn't in the best situation, for me to be prepared to go out there and execute from a summer standpoint, that's how life is," the star said to reporters after the game.
"Everybody's not in the best situation, but it's no excuse. You got to go out there and perform. There's no choice, there's no question. Nobody cares if this was one week of prep. Who cares?"
Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns greets Geno Smith #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders after the game at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Browns won 24-10
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Shedeur Sanders notched his first win in his first start against Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders(Image: Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski also lauded the job Sanders did in his first NFL start, especially as Cleveland continues to figure out its quarterback situation.
"Well, I think you saw a lot of what Shedeur does well on on the field today," he said. "I thought he to make that play off schedule when we were out manned and protection get the ball down the field.
"So there's a lot that he's doing well, and there's a lot that he's working on. Which is what I appreciate about young guys that want to get better."
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As for how he was able to perform against the Raiders, Sanders explained that he visualized how the game would unfold, which eventually led to the performance he had when he faced off against Las Vegas.
"I would say the thing is, I try to visualize everything during the week," he continued. "The game was already played, so that's why I have confidence. That's why I'm able to talk how I talk, walk how I walk, you know, do what I'm able to do, because the game was already mentally played already before we was out there.
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"Then when you get out there, you confirm, you know, what you watched, everything. And, yeah, then you got the guys in the right spots when you need them in the right spots for different situations. Then you're able to capitalize off them. So, like I said, it comes down to, I'm thankful for the coaches, you know, putting everybody in the spots.
"I'm thankful for the offensive linemen being able to take me under their wing, you know, and be able to grow and build with them. And I'm thankful for the team, you know, having my back throughout this whole period."