Shedeur Sanders landed with Cleveland in the fifth round, a path that underscored the Browns’ plan to develop him behind a veteran-heavy QB room. In August, Sanders' preseason arc mixed a strong outing, an oblique injury, and another game where pressure overwhelmed him, illustrating why NFL teams were wary of his immediate readiness. Joe Flacco’s mentorship and Dillon Gabriel’s kept-back presence shape a long-term path that could yield a future starter, though this season remains a wait-and-see period for fantasy rosters.

The Browns’ two-QB dynamic plus an unsettled offensive line means Sanders won’t be a Week 1 fantasy factor, but the profile—accurate passer, leadership, and growth trajectory—keeps him on dynasty rosters as a possible breakout candidate if the developmental plan pays off. The preseason narrative reinforces the reality of NFL speed and the grind Sanders must endure to ascend from sideline to starter.

In fantasy terms, Sanders is a speculative hold in deeper leagues with a long-term horizon. For now, monitor the QB room shifts, offensive line health, and coaching signals. If Sanders shows tangible improvement behind Flacco and Gabriel, he could become a late-round target in dynasty leagues once the Browns commit to a longer-term plan.