Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders – 1st Quarter discussion

Today, the Cleveland Browns take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. The Browns (2-8) are coming off of a loss to the Ravens in which Cleveland’s offense could not score a touchdown. Despite that, the defense kept Cleveland alive for much of it, but eventually Baltimore was able to take advantage of Shedeur Sanders’ inexperience as he made his season debut in the second half. The Raiders (2-8) only win in their last nine games came against the lowly Titans, as they have really struggled to muster any success offensively as well.

On paper, this game looks simple: two offenses that are extremely bad, and two defenses that can have some big moments, led by stars like Myles Garrett on one side and Maxx Crosby on the other. The Cowboys’ defensive backs looked oddly frozen and mismatched last week very bad against the Cowboys, although their receivers are far superior to Cleveland’s. The X-factor will be how quick Sanders is to react this week, and the team is at his mercy as to whether they have a shot at winning.

Here are some features we’ve had this week to help preview the game:

• Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 12 Predictions – Getting answers on Shedeur Sanders’ future
• Cleveland Browns fans predict how Shedeur Sanders debut vs. Raiders will go
• Shedeur Sanders treating first start like a ‘final exam he can’t fail’
• The Raiders have similar issues to the Browns: a bad offense, and a star defensive player, leading to a 2-8 record
• Browns Shedeur Sanders debut gives team something to build on for Raiders, Week 12
• Browns vs. Raiders: Week 12 Need to Know
• Browns vs. Raiders Week 12 predictions: Luck on Shedeur Sanders’ side in Vegas?
• Browns starting QB Shedeur Sanders could lead to change in snap counts on offense

This is your game thread to discuss the first quarter of the game, so be sure to participate in the comments section below. As always, GO BROWNS!

VS.Game: Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Date/Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM ET
Local Television: CBS – Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) & Ross Tucker (analyst)
Local Radio: ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX