Shedeur Sanders got the start for the Cleveland Browns in their first pre-season game of the season. Sanders got his first opportunity to show the league that it was a mistake to pass on him all the way to the fifth round.
However, his stats from his first game even has executives talking.
“We Didn’t See This Coming” Shedeur Sanders’ First Game Stats Forces Announcement From AFC Executive
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Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12)j drops back to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
As Shedeur was pulled from his first pre-season game, he left with the following stats:
11/18 Passing attempts
103 Passing yards
2 Passing TDs
113.9 Passer Rating
3 Carries for 20 yards
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz:
Text from a high-ranking AFC North executive on#Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders: “It’s early, but wow. Actually shocked at how good he looks.”
Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Sanders’ touchdown throws for Cleveland:
Shedeur Sanders finds Kaden Davis for the TD!
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Shedeur Sanders to Kaden Davis AGAIN for the TD!
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— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2025
Jul 26, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs the offense during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Jul 26, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs the offense during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) with the ball in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) with the ball in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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