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Shedeur Sanders

QB · #32

CLE · QB · Age 24

◆FLEX

Shedeur Sanders' recent carry share of over 12% in multiple games signals a unique rushing role for him, but his overall PPR scoring average of just 7.3 points per game keeps him outside the elite QB tier.

Role & volume
Shedeur Sanders has maintained a significant carry share in recent games, with three out of four games seeing him rush for over 12% of his team's carries, indicating a unique and valuable rushing role.
Projected role
Despite this rushing volume, Shedeur Sanders is projected to remain as the QB34 on our value board, suggesting that while he offers upside through running, his passing production does not elevate him into an elite fantasy quarterback.
Range (floor–ceiling)
Given his recent performance, Shedeur Sanders' range is limited with a floor of 3.5 PPR points and a ceiling that doesn't break the top tier of quarterbacks, making him more suitable as a FLEX option rather than a guaranteed weekly starter.
Intel may be outdated · updated 44 days ago
Current statusCLE

Browns expected to sign Shedeur Sanders' college WR teammate Jimmy Horn Jr. — current facts above.

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Our read vs. the market

Beta
No call yetLow confidence

The QB position isn't modeled yet — no call.

Our own read · beta — not a trade price.

Risk & Opportunity Analysis (3 flags)

Risk Flags

1
  • Depth Chart Role

    Despite closing the gap in summer 2026 camp, Sanders lost the QB1 competition to Deshaun Watson, whose fully guaranteed contract makes him hard to dislodge outside of injury or a significant slump, capping Sanders's near-term start volume.

Opportunity Flags

2
  • Succession Path

    Watson's injury history and the reported organizational plan for Sanders to 'wait until Watson forces a change' suggest Cleveland views him as next in line, so any Watson injury or extended slump plausibly hands Sanders full starter volume quickly.

  • Offensive Context

    Whenever Sanders sees the field, he inherits a meaningfully upgraded skill-position group (Judkins, Fannin, Concepcion, Boston, Jeudy) compared to his rookie season.

Format Comparison

Shedeur Sanders — Format Comparison

FormatValuevs Best
PPR SFBest1,402—
PPR 1QB1,030-372