Charlie Strella, Buffaloes WireMon, November 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM UTC·1 min readCleveland Browns' rookie quarterback and former Colorado football star delivered the first defining moment of his young NFL career on Saturday, firing his first-ever touchdown pass, a quick screen pass to fellow rookie Dylan Sampson, who turned on the jets for a 66-yard sprint to the endzone.
While the play was not the most challenging throw in the book, it will look good in the stat sheet for Sanders, who has had a memorable first NFL start. The score put the Browns up 24-3 on the Las Vegas Raiders as Sanders looks headed toward his first win.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor Sanders, the moment capped a chaotic week that included a tough debut and a break-in at his home. Could Saturday's performance against the Raiders mark a new start for Sanders, leading the Browns' offense into the future? Only time will tell, but for now, here his that first touchdown pass.
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This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Shedeur Sanders scores first NFL TD against Raiders
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