Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders passes against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev. on Nov. 23, 2025.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders arrives before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev. on Nov. 23, 2025.
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Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns greets teammates prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns takes on the field prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev. on Nov. 23, 2025.
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski talks to Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev. on Nov. 23, 2025.
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Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after getting sacked by Malcolm Koonce #51 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter of a game at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev. on Nov. 23, 2025.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) tackles Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev. on Nov. 23, 2025.
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Shedeur Sanders #12 and Quinshon Judkins #10 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate after a touchdown in the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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How they got their first NFL starts
Brady got his first NFL start forNew Englandon Sept. 30, 2001 after the previous starter, Drew Bledsoe, was knocked out of action in the previous game on a vicious hit by a defender.
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Shedeur Sandersgot his first NFL start Sunday, Nov. 23, after the previous starter,Dillon Gabriel, was knocked of the previous game with a concussion.
How they did statistically in their first NFL starts
Brady completed 13 of 23 passes for 168 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. His passer rating was 79.6.
Shedeur Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown with one interception. His passer rating was 87.3.
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How good were their teams?
The Patriots were 0-2 when Brady took over as start. The Patriots finished that year with an 11-5 record.
The Browns were 2-8 when Sanders took over Sunday inLas Vegas, which Brady did not attend because he was broadcasting aDallas Cowboysgame for FOX Sports. The Browns next play againstSan Franciscoon Nov. 30.
OK, but what about cars?
They bothlike Rolls-Royce Cullinans. Brady has been seen in one. Shedeur had wanted one, too, leading his father to ask Tom Brady in 2023 if a college kid needed such a car.
"I think he needs to get his (butt) in the film room and spend as much time in there as possible," Bradysaid on his podcast then.
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"Thank you, Tom," Deion Sanders said.
"Less time in the car and more time in the film room," Brady said.
"I seen you had one too, Tom," Shedeur Sanders replied.
Super Bowl trophies are another matter. One game down for Shedeur. Only seven Super Bowls to go.
