Colorado Buffaloes fans watched an interesting dynamic unfold in Las Vegas last Sunday, as defensive end Maxx Crosby and longtime family friend Shedeur Sanders faced off in the rookie's first NFL start.

In general, Sanders — who got an ‘I TOLD YOU SO!’ shoutout from President Donald Trump on Truth Social Monday — didn’t flinch with the likes of Crosby and others pressuring him. He stood tough when about to get hit, and calmly delivered the ball, sometimes lifting it over a defender who was about to pounce.

After Sanders wasn't awarded a game ball following his first win, social media erupted with claims that Cleveland's coaching staff is undermining their rookie quarterback, exposing the toxic discourse surrounding the QB.

Now heading into his second career start with the Cleveland Browns, Shedeur Sanders may be auditioning for his future as an NFL quarterback. The former Colorad

A contingent of the quarterback's fans have theorized that Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was conspiring against Sanders this season, as the Browns first started a 40-year-old Joe Flacco before turning to third-round pick Dillon Gabriel in Week 5.

Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy believes the best way for him to get on the same page with Shedeur Sanders is to get consistent reps.

Sanders said at a press conference that the extended time working with the starters is making him feel more at home running the offense, but he also made it clear that he has not lost sight of the fact that circumstances can change quickly in the NFL.

Shedeur Sanders will start his second NFL game on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The rookie quarterback led his team to a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, winning his first game as a starter.