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Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders Sacked, Intercepted in NFL Debut
17 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Kyle Hamilton sacks Shedeur Sanders on 3rd down
- Nate Wiggins intercepts Sanders, leading to Derrick Henry TD
- Browns maintain lead despite late field goal by Andre Szmyt
On November 12th, 2025, the highly anticipated NFL debut of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders took an unexpected turn during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns. Just two minutes into the game, fourth-year safety Kyle Hamilton delivered a sack on Sanders, forcing a punt and celebrating with the rookie's signature watch-pointing celebration.
Later in the same quarter, cornerback Nate Wiggins intercepted Sanders, leading to a rushing touchdown by Derrick Henry that reduced the Browns' lead to 13-10. However, the Browns managed to extend their lead to six points with a field goal by Andre Szmyt in the final minute of the quarter.
Despite the setbacks, Sanders' debut was still closely watched, as the young quarterback had generated significant hype leading up to his first NFL game. The sack by Hamilton and the interception by Wiggins served as a reality check, reminding fans that the transition to the professional level can be challenging, even for highly touted prospects.
