Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders saw his first NFL action in the second half of Sunday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. His mother Pilar’s emotional reaction has gone viral on social media as she cheers for her son who entered the game with 12:43 left in the third quarter after the team announced that Dillon Gabriel was being checked for a concussion. Gabriel was later ruled out.

She remarked, “He’s in! He’s in!, adding, ”toss that sucker.”

Sanders’ debut began with a 5-yard completion to Cedric Tillman as the Browns held a 16–10 lead. On his opening series, he connected on both pass attempts for 12 yards, but the drive ended when he lost a fumble after being sacked for 11 yards by Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton, according to AP.

Netizens react

One of the excited users said, “Let’s goooo.” Another remarked, “I’m screaming my lungs out! Let’s go 12.” “I’m so happy for him and you!!! You are a phenomenal mom”, “Let’s go Shedeur! Show them what they’ve been missing! O-LINE, do your job!”, “Come on Shedeur shine like a diamond” were some other comments made.

Sanders’ second drive ended with his first NFL interception. Facing third-and-10 from Cleveland’s 17-yard line, he was hit by Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy as he threw, causing the pass to sail off target. Nate Wiggins intercepted it at the 30 and ran it back 14 yards.

Cleveland regained possession on the following play when rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger intercepted Lamar Jackson. Sanders moved into the No. 2 spot behind fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel after Joe Flacco was dealt to the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 7.

Drafted in the fifth round despite some projections placing him as a potential first-rounder, Sanders had been inactive for the Browns’ first five games as the emergency third quarterback. His father, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, coached him at Jackson State and later at Colorado.

Cleveland began training camp with a four-way quarterback battle among Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Gabriel, and Sanders. Pickett initially appeared to have the edge before a hamstring injury sidelined him, ultimately leading to his trade to Las Vegas in August for a fifth-round pick.

Gabriel went 7-of-10 for 68 yards in the opening half.