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How Shedeur Sanders fared in first 2026 start: Browns QB shines late vs. Saints

Shedeur Sanders made his first start for the Cleveland Browns in a Week 9 showdown against the New Orleans Saints, completing 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. The overtime loss ended 23-22 after a wild fourth quarter that saw 33 points scored between the two teams.

Sanders connected on a 64‑yard touchdown pass to rookie KC Concepcion, who finished with four catches for 85 yards, while fellow rookie Denzel Boston recorded six receptions for a career‑high 98 yards. Sanders became the only quarterback this season with multiple 60‑yard completions and the first Browns QB since Jameis Winston in 2024 to throw for at least 250 yards, two scores and zero picks in a single game.

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