Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are hosting Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns in Week 18. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention and are looking to give their fans something to smile about entering the offseason.
Burrow appeared in a press conference to talk about the game and Sanders.
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“He’s certainly been under more of a microscope than any other fifth-round pick has ever been in the history of football, and every clip that I see, he seems to be handling it well.”
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The Cincinnati Bengals selected Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 Draft. He has since developed into one of the best players in the NFL.
The Cleveland Browns selected Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 Draft. He was initially tipped to be a first-round pick, but ultimately slid to the later rounds. He’s set to feature in the eighth game of his rookie season.
Both Burrow and Sanders have loads of expectations, and the Bengals’ shot caller understands the pressure surrounding his rookie opponent.
Joe Burrow and the Bengals are up against the Browns in Week 18
The Cincinnati Bengals have endured a forgettable 2025 season. The Bengals started the season 3-8, and were without Joe Burrow for most of those games due to a turf toe injury.
They’ve gone 3-2 since then, but will miss out on the playoffs for the third straight season. Joe Burrow has posted a stat line of 1,573 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions in the campaign.
The Cleveland Browns have struggled for consistency this season. They enter their regular season finale with a 4-12 record and haven’t recorded back-to-back wins throughout the campaign.
Shedeur Sanders has shown signs of his potential in his six starts. However, he’ll have his work cut out against a motivated Bengals in Week 18.
Here’s how to watch the Bengals vs. Browns Week 18 game:
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Venue: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
- TV Channel: CBS
Edited by Nick Igbokwe
