Your views on Shedeur Sanders
In a highly anticipated professional debut in Carolina, Shedeur Sanders balled out. Sure, it's only preseason, but if his debut had gone differently, would the same sentiment apply? Just food for thought ...
Here are your views on the Browns' rookie QB, who won't play today: Dust Y: I'll hold off on crowning anyone until the games actually count, and the quarterback is playing against elite talent, and the defensive coordinator is actually calling complicated schemes young quarterbacks have never seen in live action….
I'll hold off on crowning anyone until the games actually count, and the quarterback is playing against elite talent, and the defensive coordinator is actually calling complicated schemes young quarterbacks have never seen in live action…. Craig W.: It's just preseason. Vanilla defense with backups. People are anointing him as though he played the #1 defense in the NFL with all their starters and complex schemes
It's just preseason. Vanilla defense with backups. People are anointing him as though he played the #1 defense in the NFL with all their starters and complex schemes Jason C.: Shedeur has handled himself extremely well, says the right things, and shows a humbleness and willingness to work hard and be patient - die-hard fan here been living in the darkness for far too long - the Carolina game was fun and offered some hope. Go Browns!
Shedeur has handled himself extremely well, says the right things, and shows a humbleness and willingness to work hard and be patient - die-hard fan here been living in the darkness for far too long - the Carolina game was fun and offered some hope. Go Browns! Julie W.: Good night for Shedeur. Bad night for the haters.
Good night for Shedeur. Bad night for the haters. Bo E.: Carolina's first team defensive starters were in for most of the first quarter while Cleveland was playing its second and third string offensive linemen and backs/receivers. When it was 2s and 3s vs. 2s and 3s - Sanders dominated.
Carolina's first team defensive starters were in for most of the first quarter while Cleveland was playing its second and third string offensive linemen and backs/receivers. When it was 2s and 3s vs. 2s and 3s - Sanders dominated. Spencer M.: I do not understand all the hatred for this young man. He never complained about his fall in the draft or the fact that he went to the worst organization in football ( a QB graveyard). He's worked his tail off and had a good showing, throwing two TDs into tight windows. The haters criticize the level of competition as a way to demean Sanders.
Despite what it may have looked like early, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders said he didn't feel any extra nerves ahead of his professional debut last Friday night.
His first pass sailed high, and the Browns' first three series produced more misses than hits. But a Carolina Panthers turnover led to a well-placed 7-yard touchdown pass from Sanders to Kaden Davis on the first play of the second quarter. Late in the first half, Sanders finished an efficient drive with an even better touchdown toss than his first, again to Davis, this one from 12 yards out.
In all, Sanders piloted the Browns for 10 series. Three of them ended in touchdowns. The fourth player in the training camp quarterback order was sharp throughout his 45 plays. Neither Sanders nor Browns coach Kevin Stefanski would address what Sanders' performance might mean for Cleveland's quarterback order after the game, but both seemed rightfully pleased.
💬 'I felt like me out there,' Sanders said.
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Facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 of the preseason, Cam Ward looked poised in his first taste of NFL action, completing 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards. He showed a nice rapport with Calvin Ridley, who caught three passes for 50 yards, and led a touchdown drive, capped by a Tony Pollard rushing score.
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Thursday: Steelers at Panthers (7 p.m. ET)
Patriots at Giants (8 p.m. ET)
Friday: Eagles at Jets (7:30 p.m.)
Vikings at Titans (8 p.m.)
Falcons at Cowboys (8 p.m.)
Bears at Chiefs (8:20 p.m.)
Saturday, August 23: Ravens at Commanders (12 p.m.)
Colts at Bengals (1 p.m.)
Rams at Browns (1 p.m.)
Texans at Lions (1 p.m.)
Broncos at Saints (1 p.m.)
Seahawks at Packers (4 p.m.)
Jaguars at Dolphins (7 p.m.)
Bills at Buccaneers (7:30 p.m.)
Chargers at 49ers (8:30 p.m.)
Raiders at Cardinals (10 p.m.)
In addition to a hectic slate today and two games tomorrow, there is a Monday night matchup between the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals on the agenda.
The game is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
In Week 1, both the Commanders and Bengals lost handily. Washington barely played any starters at all, and Cincinnati gave its first-teamers a few series, and the offense, in particular, looked good.
After a loaded day of football today, tomorrow's slate features just two games: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints: 1 p.m. ET
1 p.m. ET Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears: 8 p.m. ET
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You can watch your local teams on broadcast affiliates in their home markets or get an NFL+ subscription to watch out-of-market games. In addition, four games today will be simulcast nationally on NFL Network. Those games are: Browns at Eagles (1 p.m. ET)
(1 p.m. ET) 49ers at Raiders (4 p.m. ET)
(4 p.m. ET) Jets at Giants (7 p.m. ET)
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Here are the start times for all 11 games taking place today across the country (all times ET): Dolphins at Lions (1 p.m.)
Panthers at Texans (1 p.m.)
Packers at Colts (1 p.m.)
Patriots at Vikings (1 p.m.)
Browns at Eagles (1 p.m.)
49ers at Raiders (4 p.m.)
Ravens at Cowboys (7 p.m.)
Chargers at Rams (7 p.m.)
Jets at Giants (7 p.m.)
Buccaneers at Steelers (7 p.m.)
Cardinals at Broncos (9:30 p.m.)
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