Shedeur Sanders Earns NFL Rookie of the Week Honors for Week 14
Shedeur Sanders has made headlines by earning the title of Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 14. This is a notable achievement for the young quarterback as he had previously been nominated alongside teammate Harold Fannin Jr. This recognition marks his first award of the season.
Outstanding Performance Against the Titans
In a thrilling match against the Tennessee Titans, which ended with a close score of 31-29, Sanders demonstrated his skills on the field. He completed 23 of 42 passing attempts, totaling 364 passing yards and achieving three touchdown passes. Additionally, Sanders contributed with 29 rushing yards and scored his first career rushing touchdown.
Breaking Rookie Records
Sanders’ performance set several benchmarks for a rookie quarterback. His 364 passing yards rank as the third-highest for a Browns rookie in a single game. Furthermore, his three touchdown passes are tied for the second-most by a rookie in team history. This game marked the first instance where a Browns player has thrown for at least 300 yards while also having three touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown.
Consistent Development Over Three Starts
Since becoming a starter in Week 12, Sanders has shown remarkable improvement. Over three consecutive starts, he has completed 50 of 87 passing attempts, accumulating 722 yards and five touchdowns. Notably, he has connected on at least one pass exceeding 50 yards in each of his initial three NFL starts.
Coaching Insights
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski has praised Sanders for his work ethic and ability to evolve on the field. He stated that, while Sanders is still early in his career, his commitment to continuous improvement is evident. Stefanski noted that real-game scenarios provide invaluable learning experiences that cannot be easily replicated in practice.
- Pass Completions: 23 of 42
- Total Passing Yards: 364
- Touchdowns Scored: 3 passing, 1 rushing
- Rushing Yards: 29
- Games Played: 4
- Interceptions Thrown: 3
- Sacked: 8 times
As Shedeur Sanders continues to develop, the future looks promising for this talented rookie, who has already made significant strides in his NFL journey.
