Browns Dominate Raiders 14-3 at Halftime in Sanders’ Debut
In a thrilling matchup, the Cleveland Browns are leading the Las Vegas Raiders 14-3 at halftime. This game marks the debut of Shedeur Sanders, the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. The Browns have showcased a robust performance on both offense and defense.
Browns Dominate Raiders at Halftime
The Browns have largely controlled the game, holding the Raiders to just 101 yards in the first half. Their defense has been particularly impressive, recording five sacks against Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. Key defensive players include:
- Maliek Collins: 2 sacks
- Myles Garrett: 1 sack (NFL sacks leader)
Offensive Highlights
Shedeur Sanders has received significant support from the Browns’ offensive unit. He completed 7 of 11 passes for 127 yards, though he did throw one interception. Notable plays include:
- A 17-yard throw to Harold Fannin
- A 52-yard pass to Isaiah Bond
Quinshon Judkins was instrumental in the scoring, with two rushing touchdowns, including an 8-yard and a 2-yard run. The special teams also played a vital role, featuring Gage Larvadain’s 44-yard punt return, which was aided by a 14-yard penalty on punter A.J. Cole for tripping.
Raiders’ Struggles
The Raiders managed to cross midfield twice but only scored a field goal from Daniel Carlson, who successfully converted a 41-yarder, but missed from 48 yards. Geno Smith completed 13 of 20 passes for 110 yards, while Ashton Jeanty caught four passes for 34 yards and carried the ball 10 times for 28 yards.
As the teams prepare for the second half, the Browns will look to maintain their dominance, while the Raiders must regroup and find a way to turn the game around.
