Boyd Mocks Sanders After Fourth-Quarter Sack

Shedeur Sanders’ return to the Cleveland Browns’ starting lineup ended in a narrow loss and a taunting gesture from New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd on November 8 at Caesars Superdome. The Browns fell 23-22, despite a late push that brought them within field-goal range.

Sanders started after Deshaun Watson was placed in concussion protocol earlier in the week. With just under three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Boyd broke through Cleveland’s offensive line and brought Sanders down. After getting up, Boyd imitated Sanders’ familiar wrist-raising celebration.

The gesture circulated widely on social media, where some fans called it disrespectful. One post described Boyd as mimicking Sanders’ wrist move, removing a watch and stepping on it.

Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards, with two touchdown throws and no interceptions. In the closing seconds, while Cleveland trailed by three, he evaded pressure, rolled left and connected with a receiver to move the Browns into field-goal range, taking a hard hit as he released the ball.

The loss drew criticism from some fans over Cleveland’s penalties and offensive line, while others praised Sanders’ play. The Browns’ next steps at quarterback remained unclear.