Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates with running back Dylan Sampson (22) after the two connected for a passing touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

It wasn't a great Sunday for those who are hoping that Shedeur Sanders fails in the NFL.

The brash rookie signal caller got his first-career NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in a clash with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he was able to do something that no other Browns rookie starting quarterback has done in the past 30 years – win their first game starting for the franchise. The Browns defeated the Raiders 24-10 on Sunday, and Sanders went 11-of-20 passing for 209 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the win. Sanders sounded off with his opinion on those doubting him after the win.

"A lot of people want to see me fail, and it ain't gonna happen," Sanders told the press after the win.

Of course, the NFL world has strong opinions about Sanders, and wherever he goes, heated discourse about him as an athlete and quarterback always seems to follow. And it was no different on Sunday following the Browns' victory, as the internet flooded with reactions to Shedeur winning his debut start.

Many of his supporters were glad to use the occasion as an "I told you so" moment, flaunting his success in front of anyone who had said a bad word about the former Colorado quarterback. Others were unhappy with how cocky he came off in his post-game quotes, while others were concerned that one win against the Raiders might not mean he's the perfect guy for the job. Of course, others are convinced of the opposite and are calling for him to start even once Dillon Gabriel returns from injury. Check out how the internet reacted to the win below.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Shedeur Sanders Stuns in NFL Debut: Internet Erupts

Reporting by Joe Smith, Touchdown Wire / Touchdown Wire

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