# Shedeur Sanders makes case to replace Deshaun Watson despite Browns’ overtime loss to Saints

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/shedeur-sanders-makes-case-to-replace-deshaun-watson-despite-browns-overtime-loss-to-saints/
- Published: 2026-11-09T01:14:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/shedeur-sanders-case-replace-deshaun-watson-browns-overtime-loss-saints
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Sanders delivered late despite a mixed performance.
- His completion to Jeudy helped force overtime.
- Cleveland lost 23-22 after both teams scored in overtime.

## Summary

Shedeur Sanders’ Cleveland comeback ended in a 23-22 overtime loss to New Orleans, but his late-game throws strengthened the case for him to keep starting. His 30-yard completion to Jerry Jeudy under pressure set up the tying field goal, and he later led a touchdown drive in overtime.

Starting after Deshaun Watson missed practice while in concussion protocol, Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He had only 38 passing yards in the first half and was sacked five times for 37 yards; a 64-yard touchdown to a wide-open KC Concepcion gave Cleveland a fourth-quarter lead. New Orleans won after scoring on its opening overtime possession, and Cleveland’s subsequent touchdown drive fell short.

## Coverage

- [Fox News: Shedeur Sanders makes case to replace Deshaun Watson despite Browns’ overtime loss to Saints](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/shedeur-sanders-case-replace-deshaun-watson-browns-overtime-loss-saints)
- [New York Post: Shedeur Sanders made Hall of Fame coach believer with electric finish to Browns start despite heartbreaking end](https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/sports/shedeur-sanders-made-bill-cowhera-a-believer-with-electric-browns-proformance/)

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