Sanders' First NFL Game: A Tough Start for the Rookie Quarterback

The Cleveland Browns faced a tough loss against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders making his first regular-season appearance. Sanders stepped in after Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion. Gabriel had a decent first half, completing 7 of 10 passes for 68 yards, but the Browns' offense struggled overall. Sanders, however, had a rough debut, completing only 4 of 16 passes for 47 yards, with an interception and two sacks. Sanders' first pass was a 5-yard gain to Cedric Tillman, but things quickly went downhill. He fumbled after being sacked by Kyle Hamilton, though the Browns recovered the ball. The Ravens' defense didn't let up, intercepting Sanders on his next drive. Sanders was also penalized for intentional grounding, which led to a Ravens touchdown. Despite the struggles, Sanders showed some confidence. "I know I'm made for it, " he said after the game. However, his performance left much to be desired. The Browns' offense has been inconsistent this season, and Sanders' debut didn't change that narrative. The Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, won the game 23-16, improving their record to 5-5. Derrick Henry had a standout performance with 103 yards and a touchdown. The Browns, on the other hand, fell to 2-8 on the season. Sanders' journey to the NFL hasn't been smooth. He was drafted in the fifth round after a controversial pre-draft process. The Browns took a chance on him, but his first game didn't go as planned. With Gabriel's status uncertain due to his concussion, Sanders might get another opportunity to prove himself next week against the Las Vegas Raiders.