The Cleveland Browns gave their first preseason quarterback start to Shedeur Sanders. Immediately after that decision was made, their game against the Carolina Panthers became one of the most anticipated matchups of Week 1 preseason action.

If the first week of the NFL preseason proved anything, it's that Shedeur Sanders might be the most intriguing player in the league right now. The rookie quarterback made his NFL debut on Friday in a start against the Carolina Panthers and the game ended up pulling in a huge TV number.

All eyes were on Shedeur Sanders as he made his NFL preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns. According to Nielsen, 2.237 million viewers watched Sanders and the Browns as they secured a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Friday (h/t CBS Sports' John Breech).