Shedeur Sanders' first NFL TD features impressive 66-yard catch-and-run by fellow Browns rookie

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Shedeur Sanders' first NFL TD features impressive 66-yard catch-and-run by fellow Browns rookie image

Shedeur Sanders kept it simple on the first touchdown pass of his NFL regular season career.

His fellow rookie, Browns running back Dylan Sampson, did all the work.

Sanders just tossed a pass into the right flat for Sampson, who picked up multiple blockers and then showed off his speed.

Sampson burst through the open space and wasn't caught as he raced all the way to the end zone.

Sanders had already made an impressive 52-yard pass on a rollout earlier in the game that had Isaiah Bond brought down at the 2-yard line. That was his personal highlight for the game.

But it'll be the 66-yard TD that'll always look quite impressive on paper as the first touchdown pass for Sanders.

The seven points gave the Browns a 24-3 lead on the Raiders in the fourth quarter. And it was sending Sanders on his way to history.

The Browns had a remarkable drought going: Their last 17 QBs to have made their first career start while wearing a Cleveland uniform had lost.

But Sanders, thanks to a solid day and a couple TD runs by Quinshon Judkins, was going to break that terrible streak.

His father, Deion, was in attendance in Vegas, in a booth that also featured former NBA small forward Matt Barnes. They got to watch Shedeur look a lot more comfortable than he did in his relief appearance a week ago.

It's not clear whether Sanders will start in Week 13, or if it'll be Dillon Gabriel's job if he's back from his concussion. 

But for now, Sanders has his shining day and his special touchdown moment. He's got Sampson to thank for the long run after the catch.

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