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Two-faced Shedeur Sanders ready for Browns home start

Sanders arrived for his Cleveland home debut with a swagger and a new item of clothing.

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Shedeur Sanders knows how to make an entrance, and for his long-awaited first home start in Cleveland he delivered a moment that instantly set social media buzzing. Arriving ahead of what is expected to be a rough weather afternoon on the shores of Lake Erie, the Browns rookie walked into the stadium wearing a hoodie featuring his own face… printed on the back. Sanders kept it understated up front, then turned around to reveal the surprise.

Sanders swaggers as Browns look for spark

The quarterback has never shied away from confidence. It has long been part of his persona, and the league got its first extended look at him last weekend in Las Vegas. Sanders completed throws with poise, finishing with 209 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut. The Browns lost, but the rookie showed the kind of arm talent that has kept Cleveland fans curious about what comes next.

Week 13 brings a far tougher test against San Francisco

Cleveland’s challenge this Sunday is considerably steeper. The 49ers arrive with one of the league’s most disciplined defenses, and the weather is likely to be far less forgiving than the controlled conditions Sanders experienced in Nevada. Wind, cold and shifting lakefront gusts could complicate timing and touch for any quarterback, let alone a young starter trying to find rhythm.

Still, belief has never been a scarce resource for Sanders, and his new hoodie agrees.

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