Kevin Stefanski is facing backlash for taking the game out of Shedeur Sanders’ hands.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders showed his character with the perfect reaction to Kevin Stefanski’s horrible play call at the end of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.

Trailing 31-23 with a minute left, Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown to Harold Fannin Jr. to cut the lead to two. Inexplicably, Stefanski took Sanders off the field for the two-point conversion attempt. This was the play the two-time Coach of the Year drew up, by the way:

Speaking to reporters after the game, Stefanski declined to discuss the play. All he did was give cliché-filled responses, adding that the failed play fell on him.

Shedeur Sanders would have had every reason to express his disappointment at Stefanski. Instead, the rookie signal-caller offered a classy response despite his coach’s embarrassing decision, per Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today:

“If I’m out there any play, I wish I would always have the ball in my hand, but that’s not what football is,” Sanders said. “Sometimes you got to run the ball, sometimes you got to kick a field goal. … I know we practiced something and executed in practice, and we just didn’t seem to execute it today. So I would never go against what the call was or anything.”

Sanders finished the day with 364 passing yards and four total touchdowns. So yes, everyone would love to know what Stefanski was thinking when he took his quarterback out of the two-point conversion play with the game on the line.

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.