The Panthers aided in Sanders’ success. Carolina muffed a punt return at its own 10-yard line in the second quarter, and the Browns recovered. Sanders rolled out and fired the ball between two defenders to Davis on a second-and-7 play to tie the game at 7-all in the second quarter.

Sanders got the start under center after injuries sidelined fellow Browns quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel. He took advantage of the opportunity, completing 14 of his 23 passes for 138 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers.