Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns on August 8, drawing record-breaking preseason viewership. The 22-year-old quarterback delivered two touchdowns and 138 passing yards in a sport watched by over 2.2 million viewers.
The rookie quarterback, son of Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Deion Sanders, confronted the Carolina Panthers below an unusually brilliant preseason highlight. The NFL Community broadcast pulled in 2,237,000 viewers, in keeping with Nielsen knowledge by way of The Sporting Information. It was the most-watched program of the evening throughout all cable and broadcast channels.
The sport additionally drew a 0.61 ranking within the 18 – 49 demographic. At Financial institution of America Stadium, 71,205 followers stuffed the seats, practically promoting out the venue, in keeping with WBLS.
Sanders maximized his restricted taking part in time, finishing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards, speeding for 19 yards, and throwing two touchdowns. The Browns secured a 30-10 victory, however the highlight remained firmly on Sanders’ poised play, fast choices, and talent to increase drives.
His efficiency sparked recent discussions about his future within the NFL. Supporters spotlight his management expertise from his time at Jackson State and Colorado as proof that he can succeed on the skilled degree. Critics, nonetheless, query whether or not the eye comes extra from his well-known final identify and preseason hype than from one robust outing.
Regardless, Sanders’ debut set an early-season benchmark for each viewers numbers and fan curiosity.