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Former NFL QB Breaks Down Shedeur Sanders' First Start

2025-11-26 Sports
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Cody Kessler Deconstructs Shedeur Sanders' Debut: Film, QBR Failures, and Superstar Traits

Analyze the hidden math behind Shedeur Sanders' low QBR rating. Learn what film study reveals about his elite arm talent and leadership qualities.

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  • Evaluate QBR methodology, which significantly undervalues rookie quarterbacks based on team performance factors.
  • Pinpoint demonstrations of elite poise, accuracy, and high-level arm strength that standard stats obscured.
  • Recognize the immediate buy-in from veteran defensive players, signaling true locker room takeover potential.
  • Identify detrimental coaching decisions regarding early-down play calling and red zone usage that hindered output.

This breakdown dissects Sanders’ first NFL start, focusing heavily on why the official QBR metric failed to capture his on-field impact. Examine specific, crucial plays that confirm his potential trajectory toward becoming an NFL superstar.

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Former NFL QB Breaks Down Shedeur Sanders' First Start as Cody Kessler joins Skip Bayless & The Arena Gridiron Crew to break down the film from Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start and highlight what he saw from the Cleveland Browns gunslinger who he believes in on the path to becoming an NFL Superstar. The Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GRID and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-fmSelmHdZ1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)

Top Comments (10)

@chrishenry5356 2025-11-26

Cody Kessler is really good at his role on the show. Dude just spews stats and never sounds like he's reading them

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@Hakzaveli 2025-11-26

That Shedeur breakdown monologue to start the segment by Cody was elite stuff

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@10akee 2025-11-26

I didn't know that the QBR is affected by so many other non-QB factors. I learned something.

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@Armstrong_1990 2025-11-26

Cody why aren’t you a coach somewhere?! He made me feel like I’m ready go play QB!!😭😭

370 5 replies
@bhavinpatel2662 2025-11-26

we need more of Cody Kessler🔥 breath of fresh air from all the same overtalked espn points

235 1 replies
@ratedkforkari9635 2025-11-26

Kessler on his way to the top, his breakdowns are on another level, he’s definitely going to be a QB coach somewhere soon and a head coach in the next 10 years

164 4 replies
@charlesdonald5381 2025-11-26

100% good break down of how good Shedeur Sanders played.

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@GoodVibezmase 2025-11-26

Cody Kessler breakdown on football 🔥🔥🔥

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@d.francois995 2025-11-26

i admire cody’s humility in the heart of debate. never takes anything personal and has integrity! cody good in my book!

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@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523 2025-11-26

Cody broke down QBR Like a Mad Scientist... bravo 👏🏾 😅

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