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Deion's Son's NFL Debut: Did Shedeur Sanders Prove the Hype Wrong?

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Shedeur Sanders, son of Deion Sanders, made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns after the starting QB's injury, but struggled significantly in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, completing only 4 of 16 passes with an interception.

Shedeur Sanders, the highly publicized son of Deion Sanders, made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens, stepping in after Dillon Gabriel was sidelined with a concussion. Sanders completed his first two passes but then faced a steep learning curve, finishing 4 for 16 for 47 yards with an interception and two sacks, resulting in a 13.5 passer rating. The Browns ultimately lost 23-16. Sanders admitted his performance was not up to his expectations. Coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged the difficulty for a backup but expressed trust. With Gabriel potentially in concussion protocol, Sanders is expected to get his first extensive practice with the first-team offense and could make his first NFL start next Sunday.

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