Browns’ Myles Garrett Makes Feelings Clear on Shedeur Sanders After Loss
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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett showed support for Shedeur Sanders after Sunday's loss.
Cleveland Browns superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett showed support for rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders after his rocky debut in a 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
Sanders entered the game at halftime, replacing fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, who exited with a concussion. It was a rough debut for Sanders, who Browns fans had been calling for amid Gabriel’s struggles. He completed 4-of-16 passes for 47 yards and an interception. Garrett tried to pick Sanders up after the loss.
“Just telling him to keep his head up,” Garrett said. “He wants to make a play and have that game-changing drive. He feels like he has the ability and we’ve seen it. I told him don’t be discouraged by one or two drives. That’s a good team over there. Just trying to keep his confidence high and keep chasing that standard that he set.”
Garrett said that Sanders spoke to the entire team in the locker room after the game and attempted to take the blame. The powerful pass-rusher, who had four sacks, wasn’t going to let that happen.
“We’ll continue to support him. He spoke after the game and wanted to pin it on himself and his performance,” Garrett said. “But we’re not going to allow him to do that. It’s a team game. We’re in this together.”
Browns Will Start Dillon Gabriel if Healthy
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed after Sunday’s game that Gabriel will remain the starter if he’s healthy. However, Stefanski did caution that clearing concussion protocol is a process and there’s no certainty that Gabriel will be ready to roll. If Gabriel cannot go in Week 12 against the Raiders, it will be Sanders getting the starting nod.
At a minimum, Sanders is set to get more reps in practice this week if Gabriel misses any time. Sanders said after the game that not having chemistry with his pass-catchers was tough.
“It’s different when there are different body types out there. The different ways people are getting out of their routes,” Sanders said. “Playing quarterback is extremely hard. I like to know every detail of my receivers. What they’re good at and what they’re not good at. There are so many details that help me play confidently. We are at the bottom right now. But I’m dedicated to being able to get those opportunities with those guys.”
Sanders did promise that the loss won’t drain his legendary confidence.
“Losing isn’t something I’m comfortable with. I just gotta take this one. This really happened on my watch. I don’t like the feeling,” Sanders said. “I still have the same confidence. I’m still me. That’ll never go anywhere.”
Browns DE Myles Garrett Takes Blame for Loss to Ravens
Garrett put together another monster performance in the loss to the Ravens. He sacked Lamar Jackson four times, bringing his total to 15 this season. On Sunday, he became the first player to record 12 or more sacks in six consecutive seasons.
But Garrett doesn’t care about the numbers he’s racking up if it doesn’t result in a win.
“I’m going to think about the things I could have done better. I’m not going to pin it on anyone other than myself. First thing I do is look in the mirror,” Garrett said. “Got four hits on Lamar, didn’t get the ball out. … I got to make bigger plays.”
Garrett has said that he’s taking it upon himself to keep the team motivated despite the playoffs already being out of reach. The Browns will get another shot to add a tally to the win column on Sunday as they travel to take on the Las Vegas Raiders.
Drew Brees could play a unique role in the Saints beating the rival Falcons in Week 12 without even taking a snap for New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints are well rested after their bye week, but there is plenty of work left to be done this season. Kellen Moore's team won their last game, led by Tyler Shough. Now, they will try to fend off an Atlanta Falcons team that is struggling and may be without their starting quarterback in Week 12.
For a game filled with plenty of emotion, that piece of the puzzle may only get turned up even further. Drew Brees has made his return to announcing NFL games, and it sounds like he may call this Saints-Falcons battle this weekend.
Drew Brees set to call Saints-Falcons matchup for FOX in Week 12
The former Saints QB is an option to be on call for the rivalry matchup after returning to the booth during the Saints' bye week. Brees was met with mixed reviews during his Week 11 performance for the New York Giants-Green Bay Packers game, but he deserves plenty of time to find his football and improve as a broadcaster. Would be a great opportunity for both Brees and Saints fans.
According to Crescent City Sports, Brees will reportedly be in the booth for New Orleans' Nov. 23 game against the Falcons in the Caesars Superdome. That will be finalized and confirmed on Wednesday when the FOX broadcast map is released online. Brees is set to announce alongside Adam Amin, his expected duo for the foreseeable future. Kristina Pink will handle the sideline reporting duties for FOX in those games with them.
With New Orleans as their quarterback, Brees went 16-9 against Atlanta. There were plenty of high-scoring matchups in the series with him as the Saints starter.
Overall in his career, Brees was 19-10 versus the Falcons. Brees totaled a passer rating of 97.1 with 8,695 yards, 54 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions in those matchups.
Now, he will look to bring the Saints a bit of good luck as he continues this new era of his football career. He is surely excited to get another chance in the booth after his first attempt was cut far too short. Make sure to check out the broadcast during this game and give him a listen for a bit of nostalgia.
