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Browns' Shedeur Sanders Earns Praise in OT Loss
Shedeur Sanders threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in his first start of the season. The Browns lost 23-22 to the Saints in overtime.
- 19 of 31 passing, no interceptions, five sacks for 37 yards lost.
- 38 passing yards in the first half before a late rally.
- 64-yard touchdown to KC Concepcion gave Cleveland a fourth-quarter lead.
- A two-point try for the win fell incomplete in overtime.
Why it matters: Watson cleared the concussion protocol Saturday but was inactive. Monken declined to say who starts next week.
- Monken said he was really proud of Sanders after limited first-team reps.
- At 5-4, Cleveland sits 1.5 games back in the AFC North.
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Where they split: Commentators disagree on whether Sanders outplayed Watson or benefited from receivers' yards after the catch and a soft late Saints defense.
Center coverage, 4 sources: The center focuses on Monken's praise and his refusal to settle the quarterback question.
USA Today1dTodd Monken's gutsy OT call failed, but Browns coach sent the right message | OpinionHeavy14mBrowns Get Shedeur Sanders Trade Window After New QB InjuryNewsweek7hShedeur Sanders Discusses If He Should Start Again for BrownsESPN1dBrowns' Monken 'proud' of Shedeur but sidesteps questions on QB position
Left coverage, 1 sources: The left frames the game as a near-comeback that strengthens Sanders' case, led by Bill Cowher calling him the future.
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right weighs uneven play and a Saints player's taunt against a strong late finish.
OutKick1dShedeur Sanders makes case to replace Deshaun Watson despite Browns' overtime loss to SaintsDaily Mail1dShedeur Sanders brutally mocked by Saints star as QB's return to Browns starting lineup ends in heartacheNew York Post23hShedeur Sanders made Hall of Fame coach believer with electric finish to Browns start despite heartbreaking end
What’s next: Monken must choose between Sanders and Watson before hosting Houston on Nov. 15.
- The Texans game opens a stretch of four straight home games.
- Will Monken keep Watson as the starter now that he is healthy?
- Was Sanders' late rally repeatable or a product of Saints coverage choices?
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