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Browns Rookie Sanders Shines in Bengals' Disappointing Finale

1/9/2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals ended their season with a 20-18 Week 18 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback, led the Browns to victory in his first start against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Burrow praised Sanders after the game.
The Bengals finished the season 6-11, their worst record since Burrow's rookie year.
Burrow emphasized the need for offseason improvement, particularly during free agency.

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The Cincinnati Bengals ended their season with a 20-18 Week 18 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback, led the Browns to victory in his first start against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Burrow praised Sanders after the game.
The Bengals finished the season 6-11, their worst record since Burrow's rookie year.
Burrow emphasized the need for offseason improvement, particularly during free agency.