With playoff talk having ended weeks ago, the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders roll into their Week 12 matchup with matching 2-8 records, zero combined division wins and a cumulative touchdown deficit of minus-21.
Next season is here early for the AFC bottom-feeders, but Cleveland has added a dash of spice into the game with rookie fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders booked for his first NFL start.
"I know our fans have a lot of expectations and hope," Sanders said. "And I would be doing a disservice to myself and a disservice to the organization if I didn't feel like I am the guy. I did everything I need to. I'm doing everything I need to prepare to be the best version of myself as possible.
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