Sanders, a projected 2025 first-round pick who didn't come off the board until the 144th pick in the fifth round, thrived against the Carolina Panthers last week: He threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 14 of 23 passing while also adding 19 yards rushing on four carries.

Flacco was always the expected winner of this competition given his veteran presence and experience with head coach Kevin Stefanski. In 2023, Flacco was named Comeback Player of the Year and led the Browns to the postseason. He rejoined Cleveland this offseason after a year with the Indianapolis Colts.