Shedeur Sanders will make his fifth NFL start against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16.
Like many rookies, he’s had some good and some bad through his first month as an NFL starter.
For example, last week against the Bears (177 passing yards, 3 interceptions) didn’t go as well as his Week 14 game against the Titans (364 passing yards, 4 total touchdowns, and Rookie of the Week honors).
The good news for Sanders is Cleveland returns home where he has performed better.
The Browns were blown out 31-3 last week and the matchup won’t be easy when they host the Bills today. Buffalo’s defense has struggled at times, particularly against the run.
Bills head coach Sean McDermott has enjoyed plenty of success against rookie quarterbacks (12-4 overall vs. rookie QBs).
Can Sanders overcome that and keep Cleveland close today? Sanders’ future as a starter for the Browns will continue to be evaluated with each performance. Will Cleveland opt to select a quarterback high in the 2026 NFL Draft if he excels down the stretch?
USA TODAY Sports will track Sanders’ fifth NFL start vs. the Bills. Below is a look at his stats and highlights from the game, as well as an analysis of his performance and more.
How to watch Shedeur Sanders today: Browns vs. Bills
TV channel: CBS
The Bears and Bills Week 16 matchup will air on CBS in select local markets.
What time do the Browns play today?
Start time: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT
The Bears and Bills are one of several games in the early afternoon window.
Browns vs. Bills live stream
Live stream:Fubo | NFL+
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Shedeur Sanders stats
Through five appearances this season – one off the bench and four starts – here’s how Sanders has performed:
72/138 passing (52.1% completion rate)
946 passing yards
5 passing touchdowns
6 interceptions
10 rushing attempts
74 rushing yards
1 rushing touchdown
13 sacks
68.1 passer rating