Browns PFF Grades: How did Shedeur Sanders and company grade out vs. Panthers?

Here, we take a look at how PFF graded out Shedeur Sanders and the rest of the Browns offense in their win against the Panthers.

In a surprising fashion, the Cleveland Browns had an impressive night on offense that started with the success of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

With the help of various running backs in the rushing attack, Sanders led the offense to three successful scoring drives. He also had a 60% completion percentage with two touchdowns and no interceptions — a small representation of his impressive 79.8 grade. On his completions, he often found the top PFF offensive player for the Browns in this game, rookie wide receiver Luke Floreia. These two, along with undrafted wide receiver Gage Larvardain, were all the buzz in the preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.

The team also saw solid production from their offensive linemen, with four of them finding their way onto the top-10 list of PFF scores from Friday's preseason game. Luke Wypler started the game at center for the Browns and proved himself early and often against the Panthers' first-team defensive line. In his 34 snaps, he finished with a 78.9 overall grade and an 82.3 pass-blocking grade. Bucky Williams filled in after Wypler for the remaining 35 offensive snaps and had a solid 71.3 overall grade in his NFL preseason debut. Overall, there were many surprises from all over the offensive depth chart.

Now, let's take a look at the top 10 PFF players from the Cleveland Browns' offense in their preseason opener:

WR Luke Floriea

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) makes a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-The USAToday Network via Imagn Images

Overall grade: 90.9

Pass plays: 89.4

Rushing plays: 60.0

TE Brenden Bates

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Brenden Bates (82) tries to elude Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overall grade: 89.4

Pass plays: 78.5

Rushing plays: 78.5

QB Shedeur Sanders

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-The USAToday Network via Imagn Images

Overall grade: 79.8

Pass plays: 73.0

Rushing plays: 78.9

C Luke Wypler

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns center Luke Wypler (56) calls out the defense during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overall grade: 78.9

Pass blocking grade: 82.3

Run blocking grade: 78.3

RB Ahmani Marshall

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Ahmani Marshall (39) with the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Bam Martin-Scott (57) defends in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Overall grade: 73.2

Pass plays: 57.9

Rushing plays: 75.7

C Bucky Williams

Sep 9, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers offensive lineman Bucky Williams (62) reacts in the first overtime at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Overall grade: 71.3

Pass blocking grade: 70.6

Run blocking grade: 70.7

OT Cornelius Lucas

Jul 28, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Overall grade: 68.0

Pass blocking grade: 66.1

Run blocking grade: 67.9

WR Kaden Davis

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarte at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-The USAToday Network via Imagn Images

Overall grade: 66.3

Pass plays: 68.4

Rushing plays: 56.6

RB Toa Taua

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Toa Taua (35) runs the ball against Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Incoom (48) during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-The USAToday Network via Imagn Images

Overall grade: 65.4

Pass plays: 68.0

Rushing plays: 62.5

OG Dartanyan Tinsley

Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Chamon Metayer (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman Dartanyan Tinsley (54) in the first quarter during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Nippert Stadium win Cincinnati.

Overall grade: 65.1

Pass blocking grade: 82.3

Run blocking grade: 59.5

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns PFF Grades: How Shedeur Sanders, the offense did vs. Panthers

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