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The spotlight finds rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders once again, this time for his first career NFL start for the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders. As fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel remains sidelined in concussion protocol, the fifth-round draft pick has been put in the primary role for the first time.
Sanders’ first taste of regular-season action came in relief of Gabriel during the Week 11 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, an outing he was quick to acknowledge was far from his best. Taking over for the injured starter at halftime, Sanders struggled to find a rhythm, completing only 4-of-16 passes for 47 yards with one interception, contributing to the team blowing a lead and losing 23-16.
For Sanders, who was widely projected as a much higher selection before his draft day slide, this is a crucial pivot point. He now has a full week of first-team practice repetitions to prepare, a significant advantage he did not have during his unexpected regular-season debut last week.
The Raiders matchup offers Sanders a prime chance for a genuine bounce-back, as the 2–8 Las Vegas team presents a less formidable challenge than the Ravens. The team is focusing on making Sanders comfortable in the offensive system, tailoring concepts he feels confident in, after observing his struggles against pressure in his debut.
Follow along for updates as Sanders makes his first NFL start.
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4:06 p.m.: We are underway in Las Vegas, and the Cleveland offense has the ball first.
Shedeur Sanders is on the field for his first NFl start.
3:55 p.m.: Kickoff is almost here for Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start.
locked in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/SxEyihJpY0
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 23, 2025
3:38 p.m.: Sanders is warming up for his first NFL start, and he shared a moment with his father, Deion, before taking the field.
Shedeur Sanders shares a moment with his dad, Deion, ahead of his first career start ❤️
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 23, 2025
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Browns vs. Raiders start time
Date: Sunday, November 23Time: 4:05 p.m. ET, 1:05 p.m. PT
Sanders will make his first NFL start at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.
Kickoff is slated for 4:05 p.m. ET, or 1:05 p.m. Las Vegas time.
What channel is Browns vs. Raiders on today?
TV channel: CBSLive stream: Fubo
Browns vs. Raiders can be found on CBS as part of the NFL’s late afternoon window of games. Tom McCarthy and Ross Tucker are on the call.
Viewers looking to live stream the game can via Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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