The Cleveland Browns announced that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is starting the team's opening preseason game, which kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET tonight against the Carolina Panthers.
One of the most polarizing rookies drafted this year, there are a few player props available for his performance tonight — I'll list them all here and give my favorite Shedeur Sanders picks.
If you want to see how we think the game itself will play out, check out our Browns vs. Panthers predictions for tonight.
Shedeur Sanders picks for tonight
- Sanders first pass to be a completion (-175 at FanDuel)
- Sanders 1+ passing TD (-115 at FanDuel)
- Sanders 150+ passing yards (+125 at FanDuel)
How will Shedeur Sanders do as starting QB tonight?
The Cleveland Browns are thin at QB, with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel all injured, leaving just Sanders and veteran Tyler Huntley (signed earlier this week) available to play.
Sanders should get a little more run than normally expected, which helps his case for hitting some Overs.
What doesn't help is that he'll likely be playing with the backups (or the 3s), as the Browns are not expected to play any starters on either side of the ball, while the Carolina Panthers announced they would be playing some starters for a couple of series tonight.
I expect Carolina to dominate (on both sides) through those first few series... but then it's Shedeur and the Browns backups vs. the Panthers backups... with a good chance that he could play a half (or even three quarters).
That's more than enough time for him to record at least one passing TD and amass 150+ passing yards — we've seen QBs with extended action this preseason total 120, 144, 123, 252 (!!!), 147, and 205 yards.
Plus, with Sanders known for his accuracy, look for Kevin Stefanski to script his first pass as something short and safe... which he will complete (even against Carolina starters).
Shedeur Sanders props and odds for tonight
| Market |  |
|---|---|
| First pass to be a completion | -175 |
| First pass to be a TD | +10000 |
| TD pass on his first drive | +650 |
| TD run on his first drive | +5000 |
| 1+ pass TD | -115 |
| 2+ pass TD | +450 |
| 1+ rush TD | +1600 |
| 100+ pass yards | -250 |
| 150+ pass yards | +125 |
| 200+ pass yards | +650 |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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