Cleveland Browns Name Starting Quarterback For Week 13 Game
Well, it looks like the Cleveland Browns have found their guy… for this week, anyway. In a move that shocked absolutely no one paying attention, Head Coach Kevin Stefanski announced that rookie Quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get his second consecutive start. This time, he’ll be under center against the formidable San Francisco 49ers.
After a performance against the Las Vegas Raiders that can only be described as “aggressively okay,” the Browns are doubling down on the fifth-round pick. How will he look in his second career start?
A Rollercoaster Debut For the Browns QB
Against the Raiders, Sanders went 11-of-20 for 209 yards. Not exactly setting the world on fire, but not a dumpster fire either. He tossed a touchdown pass that gave fans a glimmer of hope, a brief, shining moment where everything felt right. Then, because this is Cleveland, he also threw two interceptions, just to keep everyone humble.
It was a classic “rookie learning on the job” performance, filled with just enough flashes of brilliance to make you lean forward, and enough “oof” moments to make you grab another beer.
Stefanski’s decision to stick with Sanders says a lot. It’s a vote of confidence, a signal that the organization is willing to live with the growing pains. They see something in the kid, and in a season that has been anything but predictable for the Browns, why not roll the dice?
Can Sanders Shine Against a Tough Opponent?
Now, the real test begins. Facing the 49ers’ defense is no walk in the park. It is more like a sprint through a minefield. San Francisco’s defensive line could make a seasoned veteran look like he’s seeing ghosts, let alone a rookie with one game under his belt. The Browns are essentially throwing Sanders into the deep end to see if he can swim, or at least tread water with some style.
For the Browns faithful, this is another chapter in the never-ending quarterback saga. It’s a story filled with hope, heartbreak, and the occasional moment of pure, unadulterated joy. Will Sanders be the long-term answer? It’s far too early to tell. But for one more week, he’s the man. And in Cleveland, sometimes that’s all you can ask for.
