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By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports Shedeur Sanders is one of the most polarizing names in the country. And whether you like him or not, he will be making the second NFL start of his career on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns host the San Francisco 49ers. For some reason, it seems to be really hard for anyone to have a centralist view of Shedeur, or really the Sanders family as a whole. You either tend to love 'em or hate 'em. I'm personally a fan, but nobody is perfect, and I'm not going to pretend there weren't any flaws in Shedeur's performance against the Raiders. In his first full game in the League, Sanders posted a solid stat line, completing 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, with a touchdown and an interception while only taking one sack for a loss of three yards. His play was far from perfect but it was very encouraging, especially his evolution of throwing the ball away rather than trying to make a play and ending up taking a sack. His interception didn't feel like something that will be a repetitive problem, but just an anomaly on a misread. Something many Browns fans seemed to love the most was Sanders' willingness to throw the ball downfield, something rarely seen from previous starter, Dillon Gabriel. He became the first Browns quarterback to win their debut with the team since 1995 and he will try to stack more momentum on Sunday. However, along with all the good, there were a few times the game looked a bit fast for him. The misread on the interception is something that can easily be fixed through more film analysis, but there were a couple times the offensive line broke down and left Shedeur looking a little flustered. Obviously, this isn't all his fault, and his line played extremely well against Maxx Crosby and the Raiders. But it is a bit worrisome how pressure may affect Shedeur. The Raiders didn't bring much pressure, rarely sending any blitzes, so it will be interesting to see how opponents treat it moving forward, and I expect more pressure will be brought. Sanders has the arm to sling it, but he will need to be able pick defenses apart with his mind before using it. If you are cheering for Sanders to fail, ask yourself why. I know most of you haters will say "because he's just an arrogant kid who needs to be humbled." But, like, why does that matter so much to you? You don't know him, he doesn't know you and cheering for someone who has no bearing on your life to fail is miserable. If you don't like him, fine, but why are you paying so much attention to something you respond so negatively to? How about you find something that you react positively to and replace your malice towards another man with it. Might I suggest cooking something fun, woodcarving, painting, traveling, or any number of other creative outlets you could spend your energy on. Spread love this season. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and have an amazing Christmas! Buy the Shedeur "First Start" tee here. You can find Isaiah Magar on X here.

KZA SPORTS OFFICIAL The Big Picture This wasn’t your typical snooze-fest — Buffalo and Tampa Bay traded blows like heavyweight champs. But when the dust cleared, Josh Allen came out swinging, accounting for six touchdowns  (yes, 6). Three by air, three by leg — the guy was everywhere. Buffalo escaped with a 44–32 win, but it was far from a blowout: Tampa Bay stayed in the mix until one late Allen run broke the straw that broke the camel’s back. Game Flow & Key Moments Early signs of a slugfest:  Tampa Bay opened the scoring with a short field goal. But Buffalo answered quickly — Allen, ever the dual-threat, powered in a 2-yard touchdown rush to seize the lead. Momentum swings like a yo-yo:  Mayfield kept things spicy, scrambling in for a 4-yard score to give Tampa a brief lead. Not to be outdone, Allen hit Tyrell Shavers on a 43-yard bomb , putting Buffalo back on top. Tucker strikes for TB:  Third-stringer Sean Tucker broke free for a 43-yard TD run and gave the Bucs their best chunk-play moment of the game. Buffalo says, “hold my Gatorade”:  Allen wasn’t done — he launched a 52-yard strike to Ty Johnson, setting up another Bills touchdown and building separation. Halftime reset:  Tampa Bay kicked a field goal to get back within one, turning halftime into a cozy little breathing room for them. Third quarter tug-of-war:  Tucker punched in another run, but Tampa failed the two-point conversion. Buffalo responded with a Prater field goal, then immediately blew past the Bucs with a 25-yard throw to James Cook. Drama in the 4th:  Mayfield connected with Tucker again — this time on a 28-yard pass — but another two-point attempt failed, keeping things close. Then came Allen’s 5-yard rushing TD to take back the lead. Sealing the deal:  With just 2:35 left , Allen broke loose for a 9-yard run, and Buffalo buried the Bucs in a moment that felt like the final mic drop. Why Buffalo Won (and Why It Felt Inevitable) Allen is a throwback superstar.  He wasn’t content just dropping dimes — he ran when he needed, threw when he needed, and seemed to do it all under pressure. Tampa had flashes, but couldn’t finish.  Even with Tucker’s highlight-reel plays, failing both two-point attempts hurt. Those missed conversions loomed large by the end. Coaching gambles didn’t pay.  The Bucs punted on a key 4th-and-2 instead of being aggressive — and Buffalo made them pay. A quirky but historic score.  Believe it or not, 44–32 is a Scorigami  — a final score that’s never happened before in NFL history . ✅ Final Take Buffalo’s not just good — they’re dangerous. Allen reminded everyone why he’s the kind of quarterback teams build around, and this win feels like more than just a one-off. Meanwhile, the Bucs showed heart and some real talent, but they’ll wonder “what if” on those failed conversion tries.

By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports Cleveland, OH The Cleveland Cavaliers Hosted the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers started this one out strong with a quick 8-0 run, putting the bulls in a hole to start. But Josh Giddey got the scoring started for Chicago after almost three minutes had passed in the first quarter. After going on their own 7-0 run, the Bulls allowed the Cavs seven straight points once again. It was certainly a game of runs as the bulls would come back to tie it up at 15 before Cleveland once again went off, for nine straight this time. Early turnovers and dull shooting had the Bulls down, but they weren't gonna let the quarter end without a bit of a rally. Chicago was able to recover and make it a three point game after the first period. The second quarter was all Chicago, as they made six three-pointers in the period. Cleveland, on the other hand, went absolutely cold, only scoring 24 points after scoring 32 in the first quarter. The Bulls were led by Josh Giddey who had 13 points and four assists in the half. Evan Mobley led all scorers in the half with 16, but the Cavs still trailed the Bulls 72-56 at the half. Just with how the second quarter belonged to Chicago, the third belonged to Cleveland. The Cavs outscored the Bulls 40-26 to close the gap to just two points after the third quarter. Two of the Cav's third quarter points came on a nasty ankle breaker by Deandre Hunter on Josh Giddey. Hunter would then go up to put Patrick Williams on a poster. The momentum stayed with Cleveland as Giddey exited the game to tend to his ankle. He would eventually return later in the quarter, but the damage had already been done and it was now only a 98-96 lead for Chicago. The Cleveland momentum stayed true throughout the fourth quarter as Donovan Mitchell erupted for 26 points in the second half, leading the Cavs to a 128-122 victory over the Bulls. The Chicago offense just did not click, and they only scored 24 points in the final period; their lowest of any quarter this game. Isaac Okoro led the Bulls with 19 points and Mitchell, along with Hunter, led the home Cavaliers with 29 apiece. Cleveland improves to 7-3 on the season while Chicago falls to 6-3. Up Next: The Cavs head to Miami for two straight against the Heat The Bulls host Wembanyama and the Spurs You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.