How Does Shedeur Sanders as QB1 Affect Judkins, Jeudy, Browns in Fantasy Football?

Shedeur Sanders will once again be under center for the Cleveland Browns this week against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The rookie quarterback will start for the Browns with Dillon Gabriel concussed and Deshaun Watson unable to return this week, per Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot.

Sanders' starting designation doesn't change much for the Browns, whose playoff chances are already shot as the team sits at 2-8, but it does have some fantasy football implications.

Sanders struggled in his debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, completing just four of his 16 passes for 47 yards and an interception after taking over for Gabriel.

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He should be a little more comfortable under center this week, but don't expect a record-breaking performance.

That means wide receivers like Jerry Jeudy and tight ends like Harold Fannin Jr. and David Njoku might not see their typical production. If a fantasy manager has a skill player available on the bench, this week might be the time to sub them in for a Browns receiver or tight end.

It could be a big week for running back Quinshon Judkins. Cleveland will presumably look to establish the run game with an inexperienced quarterback under center, so Judkins should get plenty of touches.

As for whether Sanders is worth picking up, he should be a last resort for fantasy managers. While Sanders could go on to have a solid game, he's a risky pick-up right now based on how his debut went.