Shedeur Sanders offers cryptic honesty to Kevin Stefanski as Browns HC sabotage talk heats up.

Shedeur Sanders has been in the spotlight after leading the Cleveland Browns to a 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first NFL start in Week 12 on Sunday. On Wednesday, Sanders was asked what he thought of fans who believed Browns coach Kevin Stefanski tried to “sabotage” him.

Sanders appeared to deflect the question, but also tried to shut down the rumors.

“So you just want to start trouble huh?” Sanders said.

Sanders was taken by the Browns with the 144th pick in this year's NFL draft. He was the second QB the Browns drafted after taking Dillon Gabriel with the 94th pick.

Sanders started the season as Cleveland's QB3. When the Browns traded Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sanders was Gabriel's backup.

However, many felt that Stefanski was not giving Sanders opportunities to prove his worth, despite his strong final year in Colorado.

Sanders started Sunday because Gabriel did not clear concussion protocols. He completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception against the Raiders. He was also sacked once for a three-yard loss.

Although Gabriel has now cleared concussion protocols, Stefanski said Sanders will start Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13.

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders opens up about improving connection to offense

Last week was the first time Shedeur Sanders he had practices with the Browns' first-team offense. The Browns QB is now looking to improve his connection with his teammates.

“Day to day, minute to minute, meeting to meeting, of course,” Sanders said. “I feel a little bit more comfortable and comfortable in this role, in this position. They're also more comfortable with me, so I'm excited, I'm happy for that and I'm just grateful.”

It will be interesting to see if Sanders can lead Cleveland to a second straight win on Sunday.