Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders endured a difficult afternoon as the team managed only three points in a 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. Sanders completed 51 percent of his passes with no touchdowns and three interceptions in a disappointing performance.
Sanders was also involved in a peculiar moment during the first half when he appeared to have an issue with his wristband, leaving him uncertain about which plays to call. Fans speculated whether he was using the correct wristband at the time, adding another anecdote to Browns lore.
Shedeur Sanders Confirms What Happened With His Wristband During Game Against Bears
Sanders was asked about the incident during the postgame press conference. While few wanted to believe the Browns could have mishandled something so basic, he explained there was a valid reason for the confusion.
Sanders explained that the cardboard, which goes inside the wristband and contains the play calls, fell somewhere on the sideline. He downplayed the issue, which was minor on a day when nothing went right for the Browns’ offense.
“The card just fell out,” he said. “It just fell out on the sideline. That was it.”
“The card just fell out. It just fell out on the sideline. That was it.” #Browns QB Shedeur Sanders on the wristband issue early in the game https://t.co/rIPnk7crtH pic.twitter.com/ItbgiVlhVK
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The Browns’ offense never took off. They finished the game with just 192 total yards, never reaching the end zone. There were notable plays from the Bears’ defense, but the Browns’ offensive threat was minimal.
Sanders had just 177 passing yards, while the running game produced only 51 yards, including 24 on Sanders’ scrambles. Players such as Isaiah Bond and Harold Fannin had solid performances, but the overall lack of talent was evident, and the rookie quarterback faced an extremely difficult day.
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PFSN’s QB Impact metric puts Sanders as the No. 36 quarterback this season out of 44 qualifying players. He is ahead of Dillon Gabriel, the other rookie quarterback who has played for Cleveland this season. But no player with a 66.6 score and a D grade can be expected to consistently produce strong numbers.
The Browns now have a 3-11 record and little to play for in the final three games. One silver lining for fans is Myles Garrett, who is now just one sack away from setting the NFL record for most sacks in a single season. He added 2.0 sacks on Sunday, bringing his total to 22.