Cleveland Browns Secure Victory Over Las Vegas Raiders with Strong Performance

The Cleveland Browns secured a decisive 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on November 23, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, marking their third win of the season and their first on the road. This Week 12 matchup was highlighted by the regular season debut of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who delivered a composed performance that bodes well for Cleveland’s future under center. Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, including his first NFL touchdown—a 66-yard screen pass to running back Dylan Sampson. Despite tossing his second career interception after a well-read play by Raiders DE Charles Snowden, Sanders quickly regained confidence, connecting on deep throws and keeping the chains moving for the Browns. Running back Quinshon Judkins was instrumental in the red zone, scoring two first-quarter touchdowns out of the wildcat formation and finishing with 47 rushing yards. Sampson, in addition to his long receiving touchdown, contributed 23 yards on the ground and led the team in receiving with 59 yards. Wide receiver Isaiah Bond tied his career high with 58 receiving yards, including a pivotal 52-yard catch that set up a Judkins score. The Browns’ offense capitalized on special teams as well, with Gage Larvadain’s 44-yard punt return putting them in prime field position for their opening score. On the defensive side, Myles Garrett put on a historic display, registering three of the Browns’ 10 sacks—a mark that stands as the second-most in a single game in franchise history. Garrett’s trio of sacks broke his own single-season franchise record, now up to 18 on the year. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins added 2.5 sacks, and eight different Browns defenders recorded at least one sack. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger led the team with 10 tackles. The Browns’ defensive line dominated the trenches, pressuring Raiders quarterback Geno Smith relentlessly and forcing two fumbles. Collins and Cameron Thomas combined for a critical fourth-quarter sack on a Raiders fourth down, and Denzel Ward made a key end-zone pass deflection to prevent a Raiders touchdown. Cleveland led 14-0 at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. While the Raiders managed to cut the deficit with a field goal and a late fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Smith to Ashton Jeanty, the Browns’ defense held firm, limiting Las Vegas to just 268 total yards and 19 first downs. The Browns’ aggressive pass rush and opportunistic special teams set the tone throughout, and their two takeaways proved crucial in controlling the game’s tempo. This win not only provided a strong debut for Shedeur Sanders but also demonstrated the Browns’ potential when their defense is firing on all cylinders. With Cleveland returning home to face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13, the momentum from this victory could spark a late-season surge. For full highlights and every touch from Sanders’ first start, visit the official NFL video recap. For box scores and more advanced stats, see the ESPN game page.