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Shedeur Sanders’ favorite play from Browns’ Week 9 game shows how much he’s growing

The Cleveland Browns lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, but it was a moment of growth for Shedeur Sanders, who started his first game of the season.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
Shedeur Sanders’ favorite play from Browns’ Week 9 game shows how much he’s growing
Key Things to Know
  • Shedeur Sanders named taking a deliberate sack to milk the clock as his favorite play from Week 9.
  • The Cleveland Browns fell to the New Orleans Saints 23-22 in overtime with Sanders starting.
  • Sanders started for Cleveland while veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson worked through concussion protocol.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders identified an eight-yard sack as his favorite play during Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints. Starting in place of Deshaun Watson, who was sidelined in concussion protocol, Sanders explained that taking the sack kept the clock running during a late four-minute offense scenario.

Writer Jaleel Grandberry highlights the decision as proof of Sanders' development and situational awareness since his rookie year. While Watson is expected to reclaim the starting role ahead of Week 10, Grandberry argues that Sanders continues to demonstrate growth by executing key coaching details.

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