Shedeur Sanders spars with reporter over ‘rude’ question
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Shedeur Sanders excitement grew even more on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns rookie struggled in the team’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers and faced questions about head coach Kevin Stefanski’s play-calling.
Sanders’ throw to Harold Fannin Jr. helped Cleveland take the lead in the second quarter and caught the attention of LeBron James. However, this was the only offense that scored points for the Browns.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before the NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
After that touchdown, the Browns punted the ball away twice. Fannin then fumbled the ball, which the 49ers recovered. Brown’s punt returner, Gage Larvadain, also muffed the ball and the 49ers recovered. The Browns also turned the ball over twice in the fourth quarter.
Sanders was asked about Stefanski’s aggressiveness in finishing fourth in his district.
“First of all, it would be a rude question to ask if this was a great decision by my coach,” Sanders said. “… I love playing there. I mean, whatever comes with it. We’re not going to be here and we’re never going to point fingers at any coaches or do anything like that. It’s extremely disrespectful. It’s not even my place.”
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before the NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sanders did not turn the ball over. But he was 16/25 with 149 passing yards. The San Francisco defense got to him three times.
He lamented not being able to rally his teammates to get back into the game.
“Even when I shoot and miss, I just have to keep shooting and bring everyone together. I know the offense and the team trust me to do my job and do what I need to do, and I feel like I failed them today,” he added.
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Stefanski said Sanders will start at No. 3 next week against the Tennessee Titans.
