Shedeur Sanders throws two touchdowns in Browns' OT loss to Saints
Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his first start of the NFL season for the Cleveland Browns in their matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
Key points
- After New Orleans responded with a touchdown of their own, Sanders led the Browns into field goal range in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, sending it to overtime.
- Sanders got the start after the Browns' starter for their first eight games, DeShaun Watson, was placed in the concussion protocol on Tuesday.
- Although Cleveland couldn't pull off an overtime win, Sanders put together a solid performance in the 23-22 loss.
KC FIRST TOUCHDOWN ON A 64 YARD PLAY #CLEvsNO on CBS pic.twitter.com/p4CPhjtQPA — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 8, 2026 New Orleans scored a touchdown in overtime, so Sanders needed to lead a game-winning touchdown drive.
Additional details
- The Browns went for a two-point conversion to win instead of tying the game.
- But things heated up in the final 15 minutes of regulation, starting with a 64-yard touchdown pass by Sanders to rookie receiver KC Concepcion.
- Although Watson was ultimately cleared to play, Cleveland decided to start Sanders since he had all the first-team reps in practice.
- Sanders was flushed out to the right and couldn't connect with Denzel Boston.
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