In a startling turn of events during Sunday’s match against the Bills, Shedeur Sanders had to leave the game due to a laceration on his pinky finger on his right hand. This injury occurred immediately after an incomplete pass intended for the right side while the team was facing a second-and-goal situation from the 4-yard line. Viewers tuning in via CBS were shown a distressing image of Sanders' finger, which bore a noticeable and bloody cut. Sideline reporter Evan Washburn quickly reported that Sanders headed straight to the locker room for treatment.
With Sanders sidelined, Dillon Gabriel stepped in as the quarterback but faced immediate pressure, resulting in a sack on third down. Consequently, the Browns were forced to settle for a field goal attempt rather than pushing for a touchdown.
Before his exit, Sanders had been performing admirably, completing 10 out of 13 passes for 109 yards, accompanied by one touchdown and one interception. Despite his efforts, the Bills were still ahead with a score of 20-10, holding the advantage with just over two minutes remaining in the second quarter.
UPDATE at 2:06 p.m. ET: In a positive development, Sanders made his return to the field, sporting a bandaged pinky on his throwing hand. Remarkably, he only missed one snap of offensive play.
