In an exciting Week 14 matchup, Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns faced Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans in a thrilling quarterback duel. Sanders went above and beyond, throwing for 364 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception while also contributing a rushing touchdown. He is now regarded as one of only two rookie quarterbacks (alongside Joe Burrow) in the modern Super Bowl era to achieve over 350 passing yards, three touchdown passes, and one rushing touchdown in a single game.
Conversely, Cam Ward had a solid outing with 117 yards passing, two touchdowns, and one interception. His team secured a hard-fought 31-29 victory, improving their record to 2-11. Tony Pollard played a significant role as well, rushing for 161 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Sanders’ performance showed remarkable promise as a rookie, and both players demonstrated why they were viewed as top prospects heading into the NFL.
Shedeur Sanders
- Stats: 364 yards passing, three touchdowns, one interception on 23-of-42 passing; 29 yards rushing, one touchdown on three carries
- Draft status: Fifth-rounder out of Colorado, pick No. 144
Cam Ward
- Stats: 117 yards passing, two touchdowns and one interception on 14-of-28 passing
- Draft status: First-rounder out of Miami, pick No. 1
Key Plays:
- Sanders’ 60-yard touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy and a touch pass to David Njoku for a 1-yard touchdown demonstrated his ability to execute under pressure.
- Ward’s quick-release passes and decisive moments, particularly his touchdown to Chimere Dike, showcased his potential in leadership during critical game situations.
