Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns against the San Francisco 49ers, despite fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel clearing the concussion protocol, according to ESPN. This decision comes after Sanders' impressive debut in his first NFL start, where he completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown, and an interception in a 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized the importance of winning, stating that the primary goal of a quarterback is to secure wins, and expressed excitement about Sanders' first win under his belt. However, the decision to start Sanders is not permanent, as Stefanski plans to focus on weekly performance and improvement. Sanders' victory also ended a 17-game losing streak for the Browns, marking the longest streak by any franchise since 1950. Despite Gabriel's return, Sanders' strong performance and the team's recent struggles make him the clear choice for the starting quarterback position for now.
