Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Reflects on Performance Against Ravens
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, stepping in for the injured Dillon Gabriel, expressed his thoughts on his performance following Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. In the game, Sanders completed only 4 of his 16 passes for 47 yards. He faced some challenges, including being sacked twice and throwing an interception, as the Ravens secured a 23-17 victory, highlighted by a crucial rushing touchdown from Mark Andrews.
After the game, Sanders shared his feelings about taking the field for his first professional snap. “I don’t think we played well. I definitely didn’t play well at all,” he admitted, adding that there were several factors at play. He emphasized the need to regroup during the week and work on his connection with his teammates, particularly mentioning his need to sync with receiver Jerry Jewdy. “I believe that was the first throw to him all year,” he noted, almost reflecting on what could’ve been a missed opportunity.
Despite the rocky start, Sanders remained optimistic about moving forward. He pointed out that he hadn’t had any first-team practice reps leading up to the game and had been on the third-string earlier in the season before being bumped up to the QB2 spot after Joe Flacco’s trade to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Sanders was questioned about what aspects of his performance he felt had worked. “Losing doesn’t sit well with me at all,” he mentioned, perhaps revealing a deeper intensity about the game. “I had to let go and process the fact that it happened on my watch. I want to elevate our offense if given the chance.” With a mix of confidence and determination, he expressed that he’s eager to utilize this experience to improve. “Seeing a solid defense like the Ravens was a valuable lesson. I just need to build on this,” he said with an air of resilience.
Moreover, he appreciated the crowd’s supportive reaction upon his entry into the game, noting a sense of appreciation amidst the disappointment of the loss. With the Browns now at 2-8 this season, they are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, as they look to turn things around.
