Shedeur Sanders with his Mom (Image Credits: Instagram/pilarsanders)
Shedeur Sanders just jumped a spot on the Cleveland Browns’ depth chart, and his mom, Pilar Sanders, made sure the world knew how she felt about it.

After veteran QB Joe Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals on October 7, the Browns announced an official decision on Sanders, promoting him to No. 2. He’s now behind rookie starter Dillon Gabriel. For Coach Prime’s son, it’s been a long wait, yes, but all’s well that ends well.

This move, however, did spark some proud words from Sanders’ mom. Pilar posted an Instagram reel of herself with the caption “It’s Friday!” while she was cooking in the kitchen.

One of her followers commented, “Looks yummy! Are you cooking all that for Shedeur being named QB2!”

She replied to that comment, saying, “for Shedeur’s yes – we know 2 has always been 1 – the matrix will try to make u believe anything hahahahah – never fall for tall tales.”

Pilar Sanders’ comment (Image Credits: Instagram)

Shedeur Sanders’ mum’s message came just hours after Browns HC Kevin Stefanski confirmed the depth chart adjustment on Friday. While Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio ripped him for this career-ruining decision, the 23-year-old called the promotion “a light at the end of the tunnel” and said he’s thankful for any role that helps the team.

Gabriel, meanwhile, made his first start last week in London, a 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, locking up the QB1 role for now. For Sanders, though, this latest development feels like redemption after his unexpected draft slide earlier this year. Once viewed as a potential top-three pick, he fell to the fifth round before Cleveland grabbed him.

Will Shedeur Sanders Play For Browns Against Steelers? 

Shedeur Sanders (Image Credits: Imagn)
Nah, Shedeur Sanders won’t be playing the Browns vs. Steelers game, at least not yet. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that rookie Dillon Gabriel will start under center. Still, Sanders’ story is one of quiet acceleration. Just two months ago, he was QB4, battling to avoid roster cuts. Now, he’s the official backup, just one play away from his NFL debut.

If Gabriel falters or gets hurt, Tommy Rees could dial up a package to get Sanders involved. For now, the Colorado product is waiting, and watching his moment get closer by the week.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.