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On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns picked up their third win of the season with a road victory over the Las Vegas Raiders by a score of 24-10. This game marked the first career start for quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who entered last week’s game against the Baltimore Ravens after starter and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel got injured. Things went much better for the high-profile fifth rounder on Sunday in Las Vegas, as Sanders threw for over 200 yards and a touchdown in his Browns debut, helping lead the team to a win. After the game, a video emerged from the Cleveland locker room showing head coach Kevin Stefanski heaping praise on several key contributors to the victory, including Sanders. However, one person who evidently wanted to see a bit more enthusiasm from the head coach was former NBA journeyman Kendrick Perkins, who took to X, formerly Twitter, with his thoughts. “Cupcake a– probably texted Dillon [Gabriel], ‘missed you out there capt,” wrote Perkins. Throughout this season, some have accused Stefanski of having some sort of bias against Sanders, and it remains to be seen whether or not Sanders will stay the starting quarterback once Gabriel is back and healthy. “I’m not going to get into that,” Stefanski said after the Raiders win, per Kristen Wong of Sports Illustrated. “Obviously, proud of [Sanders] and proud of this offense and there are a ton of things to learn from, but I’m just going to worry about today.” Still, it was an impressive showing for Sanders in his first NFL start, showing off the arm talent and versatility that made him such a standout player during his time at Colorado in college. In any case, the Browns will next hit the field on Sunday at home against the San Francisco 49ers. That game is set to kick off at 1:00 pm ET from Cleveland. The post Kendrick Perkins calls out ‘cupcake a**’ Browns HC Kevin Stefanski after Shedeur Sanders’ win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In a season that once looked headed for more frustration, Caleb Williams and his head coach walked out of Soldier Field talking more about growth than mistakes. The young quarterback put up three touchdowns and a 104.3 passer rating in the 31-28 win over the Steelers, but the play everyone will remember is the wild fumble while being dragged down by T.J. Watt. Instead of ripping his QB, Ben Johnson brushed it off, noting on the 79th and Halas podcast that no quarterback is perfect and that a couple of loose snaps do not erase the strides Williams has made in year two. If Johnson is giving his passer grace, it is a lot easier because of what is happening in front of him. As Courtney Cronin pointed out on X, the turnaround along Chicago’s offensive line has been stunning. Through 12 weeks, the Bears lead the entire league in pass block win rate at 73 percent, and they posted an 85 percent mark against Pittsburgh, their second-best game of the year by that metric. That number reflects how often linemen sustain their blocks for at least 2.5 seconds, and it is exactly the sort of hidden detail that never shows up in a box score but completely changes a season. Even more impressive, that dominance came with a patched-together front. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo made his first start at left tackle with Theo Benedet sidelined, Jonah Jackson was limited to 45 snaps because of an eye issue, and Luke Newman had to step in at right guard for 20 snaps. They did it against a Steelers defense that entered the game leading the NFL in pass rush wins (145), while Chicago already sat second in pass block wins (198), according to ESPN Research and Next Gen Stats. Keeping Williams upright has turned his escapability from a desperate survival skill into a bonus. The quarterback, for his part, keeps insisting that this is not the “same old Bears.” Sitting at 8-3, he has talked about raising standards, embracing ugly wins, and preparing for a brutal closing stretch rather than celebrating what used to qualify as a good year in Chicago. Put it all together, and the formula is clear. A coach willing to live with the occasional chaotic turnover, a young star demanding more from himself, and a line quietly winning snap after snap. The post Bears’ surprise turnaround highlighted by 1 bonkers stats appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After multiple failed attempts to hold a late lead, the New York Giants made a decision that fans have been calling for for weeks. New York fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen today, after multiple blown leads due to the defense struggling to make a stop. Bowen has been quite unpopular this season, and the results have shown that the ex-DC needed to go. Giants’ interim head coach Mike Kafka shed some light on the decision to fire Bowen. The head coach said that the decision was not made just after the Lions game, but he took into consideration the previous games of the Giants. “#Giants interim HC Mike Kafka said he had an opportunity to watch the #Lions tape and review the last few weeks on defense, including communication,” Mike Garofolo reported. “Didn’t want to make a ‘rash decision’ yesterday. ‘I felt like today was the right time.'” The Giants came into the fourth quarter with a 20-17 lead against the Lions. They extended their lead to 27-17 after an early touchdown catch by quarterback Jameis Winston. However, New York once again fell into the same habits they’ve had all throughout this season. The offense has always been able to generate a lead for themselves, but their defense has struggled to hold a lead all season. This loss to the Lions is now the fifth time New York failed to win despite having a fourth-quarter advantage. In all of those games, it was the suspect defense that ruined the Giants’ chances to win. Now, they’ll get a chance to see if it was truly that defense that was costing them games. The post Mike Kafka reveals why he just fired Giants DC appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shedeur Sanders earned his first NFL victory in Week 12, leading the Cleveland Browns to a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie quarterback became the first Cleveland QB since 1999 to win his debut start, snapping a lengthy franchise drought that had haunted the organization. Sanders delivered when given his opportunity, completing 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He found an enthusiastic supporter in Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The NBA guard expressed his excitement about the rookie’s performance and revealed his belief that Sanders would eventually take over as the starter this season. “Excitement for sure. I think I’m the most hype in the locker room ever talking about it,” Mitchell said, via Gabriella Kreuz of Sports Illustrated. Shedeur Sanders has a fan in #Cavs star Donovan Mitchell: “I think I’m the most hype in the locker room.” pic.twitter.com/RI9xPOFh8x — Gabriella Kreuz (@thesportsGab) November 24, 2025 Mitchell attended Sanders’ relief appearance against the Baltimore Ravens and saw enough to believe in the young quarterback’s potential. He praised Sanders’ talent while acknowledging the unfair criticism the rookie has faced since entering the league. “I knew I said before the year started, he was gonna start at some point. And then that was the one game I went to was the Ravens game. And he came out and played well and played okay,” he explained. The Cavaliers guard emphasized his support for Sanders, noting the importance of the team victory while defending the rookie from what he considers unjust negativity surrounding his arrival in Cleveland. “And then obviously now to see him just have a good game and team wins. That’s big time and just wanna show our support cuz he’s a talented player and he gets a lot of hate, a lot of unfair criticism and all that. But man, this kid’s phenomenal and I hope he has a hell of a career. So I’m a fan,” he added. Mitchell’s support carries extra weight given his own exceptional play this season. The six-time All-Star is averaging over 30 points per game while playing at an MVP-caliber level, leading the Cavaliers to one of the league’s best records. His connection to Sanders extended beyond words. After dropping 37 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on the same Sunday, Mitchell performed Sanders’ signature “perfect timing” celebration, showing solidarity with the rookie’s debut triumph. The post Browns’ Donovan Mitchell feeling Shedeur Sanders hype after winning first start appeared first on ClutchPoints.