Kyle Shanahan, 49ers Face Unique Challenge Against Browns and Shedeur Sanders
Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders, praised for limiting sacks and protecting the ball, earned comparisons to Baker Mayfield after leading the Browns to a win in his NFL debut.
- On November 25, 2025, the Browns confirmed Shedeur Sanders will start his second NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers after helping Cleveland win in his first start.
- After falling in the draft, Shedeur Sanders began the year inactive and low on the Cleveland Browns' quarterback depth chart, but team struggles and changes opened his starting opportunity.
- In his first start, Shedeur Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception, including a 52-yard completion to Isaiah Bond, and was sacked once for minus three yards.
- Coach Kevin Stefanski, Browns head coach, named rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders starter again despite Dillon Gabriel clearing concussion protocol; a win over the San Francisco 49ers would keep Sanders unbeaten and teammates vowed to sustain his energy.
- NFL analyst Nick Wilson of 92.3 The Fan compared rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders to former Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, noting similarities that could aid his success, though Sanders has two interceptions in six quarters against a San Francisco 49ers defense with four recent interceptions.
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From fan to foe: Kyle Shanahan, 49ers face unique challenge against Browns and Shedeur Sanders
Kyle Shanahan has fond memories of Deion Sanders from his time with the 49ers. On Sunday, he faces Sanders' son, Shedeur, as the Browns host the 49ers.
Analyst Compares Shedeur Sanders to Surprising Former Browns QB
The Cleveland Browns will continue to roll with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback, and he’s now being compared to a former Browns quarterback.Sanders entered the 2025 NFL Draft with plenty of hype, but he fell to the fifth round when Cleveland selected him. He began the year inactive as the third-stringer but is now set for his second-straight start.After helping the Browns win in his first start, NFL analyst Nick Wilson of 92.3 The Fan compares Sa…
Shedeur Sanders Sparks Intense Debate Amongst Sports Fans
Few athletes have ignited as much debate in the pro sports world recently as Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Just days ago, Sanders orchestrated a gritty victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his debut NFL start, throwing for 278 yards and two touchdowns while keeping turnovers at bay. The win snapped a skid for the Browns, but it was Sanders’ postgame interview that truly lit up social media, dividing fans and pundits into fervent…
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