Sanders had a memorable first NFL start on Sunday during Cleveland's 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. With his Hall of Fame father Deion Sanders in attendance, the rookie quarterback completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Sanders replaced fellow rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel (concussion), who had started the previous six games. The Browns' pass rush was devastating, led by Myles Garrett, who had three sacks to reach a franchise record 18 for the season. Garrett needs five sacks in six games to break the all-time NFL record (22.5) shared by Michael Strahan (2001) and T.J. Watt (2021).
Sanders became the first Browns rookie quarterback to win his first start since 1995. After the game, Sanders soaked in the moment after falling to the fifth round in the draft and waiting more than half the season to play.
"The last six or seven months have been extremely hard," [Sanders said, via Tiffany Blackmon of CBS](https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/1992753369770000891?s=20).
"Going into the game, I didn't feel nerves. I did as much work as I can during the week so on Sundays it would be fun. I love how the offensive line embraced me when I came in that role. They understood I'm nothing but business. Thankful to get the win for the Browns, \[with\] my pops here, my moms here."