CLEVELAND, OH - In a closely contested matchup, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns fell just short against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, losing 31-29 in a thrilling game that saw several players make significant contributions.
Sanders, in his third start, showcased his skills with 364 yards passing and three touchdowns, including a seven-yard scramble that helped secure a late touchdown for the Browns. However, his performance was marred by an interception in the third quarter that ultimately led to the Titans' go-ahead score.
The game saw several standout performances from both teams, with Tony Pollard rushing for a career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns, while Cam Ward passed for two scores. The Titans' victory marked their first win in seven games, snapping a skid that had seen them lose six straight.
Despite the loss, Sanders's impressive display earned him recognition as the Browns' first rookie quarterback since Baker Mayfield to have a 300-yard game. Fellow rookie Harold Fannin Jr. also made a notable impact with eight receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown.
The Titans' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, with safety Xavier Woods picking off an ill-timed deep pass by Sanders and returning it 35 yards to the Browns' 38-yard line, setting up Ward's subsequent five-yard touchdown score.
Injuries also played a part in the game, with several key players on both sides of the ball seeing time on the sidelines. The Titans suffered an injury to OT Dan Moore, while the Browns lost WR Malachi Corley and CB Denzel Ward to concussions and calf injuries, respectively.
The victory marked interim coach Mike McCoy's first win in seven games since taking over for Brian Callahan, while the loss sees the Browns slip to 3-10 on the season. The Titans' next game is set to be a challenging one against the San Francisco 49ers, while the Browns will face off against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Sanders, in his third start, showcased his skills with 364 yards passing and three touchdowns, including a seven-yard scramble that helped secure a late touchdown for the Browns. However, his performance was marred by an interception in the third quarter that ultimately led to the Titans' go-ahead score.
The game saw several standout performances from both teams, with Tony Pollard rushing for a career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns, while Cam Ward passed for two scores. The Titans' victory marked their first win in seven games, snapping a skid that had seen them lose six straight.
Despite the loss, Sanders's impressive display earned him recognition as the Browns' first rookie quarterback since Baker Mayfield to have a 300-yard game. Fellow rookie Harold Fannin Jr. also made a notable impact with eight receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown.
The Titans' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, with safety Xavier Woods picking off an ill-timed deep pass by Sanders and returning it 35 yards to the Browns' 38-yard line, setting up Ward's subsequent five-yard touchdown score.
Injuries also played a part in the game, with several key players on both sides of the ball seeing time on the sidelines. The Titans suffered an injury to OT Dan Moore, while the Browns lost WR Malachi Corley and CB Denzel Ward to concussions and calf injuries, respectively.
The victory marked interim coach Mike McCoy's first win in seven games since taking over for Brian Callahan, while the loss sees the Browns slip to 3-10 on the season. The Titans' next game is set to be a challenging one against the San Francisco 49ers, while the Browns will face off against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
he had such an amazing game and yet it wasn't enough to win... 364 yards passing is no joke! 
but honestly, those interceptions are gonna sting for a while 
hope he takes the time to process everything and comes back stronger next week 
but that interception in the third quarter was huge, i mean can you imagine if he didnt throw it there 
anyways, gotta give props to tony pollard for his career-high rushing game, 161 yards and 2 touchdowns? that dude is a beast 
but cleveland's loss means they're still 3-10, gotta get those wins if u wanna make the playoffs 
maybe its time for them to look elsewhere like baker mayfield or whoever 
... have you guys tried that new BBQ place downtown? I mean, it's not like I've been there or anything, but a friend of mine swears by their pulled pork 
... anyway, back to the game - what's up with all these concussions on both teams? You'd think they'd be more careful out there 
... and I wonder if Mike McCoy is going to stick around as coach...
and don't even get me started on the injuries that kept coming in like come on guys can't you just stay healthy for one game 
tony pollard just straight flames though 161 yards and 2 scores?! and cam ward's 5-yarder was the icing on the cake 
but seriously, injuries ruined both teams' chances. gotta get those players healthy ASAP 
but for the browns, it's just another tough loss... they need to step up their game if they wanna make a push for the playoffs 
i'm actually kinda hyped for the titans' next game though, gonna be crazy to watch them take on the 49ers 
. And Tony Pollard just straight up destroyed it on the ground, career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns 
. But hey, Sanders is gettin' some recognition for that 300-yard game, which is a big deal 
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solid, especially with that pick by woods 
. can't wait to see how the browns bounce back from this loss though 
anyway, it's all good cuz the browns are still working hard to turn their season around 
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You get picked off and then return it for a TD?! That's just insane! 
where you just try not to get hurt! 