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The Shedeur Sanders hype seemed to fizzle Sunday as the Cleveland Browns rookie struggled during the team’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers and faced questions about head coach Kevin Stefanski’s play-calling.
Sanders threw a touchdown pass to Harold Fannin Jr., which helped Cleveland take the lead in the second quarter and caught the attention of LeBron James. But it was the only offense that earned the Browns points.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
After this touchdown, the Browns pushed the ball away twice. Fannin later fumbled the ball, which was recovered by the 49ers. Browns punt returner Gage Larvadain also fumbled the ball and the 49ers recovered. The Browns also turned the ball over twice in the fourth quarter.
Sanders was asked about Stefanski’s aggressiveness in going for it on fourth down in his own territory.
“I mean first of all, that’s a rude question to ask if I think it was a good decision by my coach,” Sanders said. “…I like to play outside. So, whatever that entails. We’re not going to stand here and point the finger at any coach or do anything like that. It’s extremely disrespectful. It’s not even up to me.”
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sanders did not turn the ball over. But he was 16 of 25 with 149 passing yards. San Francisco’s defense reached him three times.
He lamented not being able to rally his teammates to get back into the game.
“Even when I shoot and I miss, I have to keep shooting and bring everyone together. I know the offense and the team is counting on me to do my job and do what I need to do and I feel like I missed them today,” he added.
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Stefanski said Sanders will start No. 3 against the Tennessee Titans next week.
