Sanders, Fannin connect to give Browns lead over 49ers before halftime

The Cleveland Browns are showing signs of life on offense with Shedeur Sanders at the helm.

It hasn’t been perfect, but Cleveland embarked on their second 10-play drive of the day against the 49ers to essentially close out the first half. The Browns drove 90 yards in 10 plays and capped it off with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Harold Fannin Jr. from Shedeur Sanders.

Cleveland then went for a two-point conversion following a 49ers penalty and succeeded, giving them an 8-7 lead over the 49ers with 39 seconds remaining in the first half.

With the first half coming to a close, Sanders has completed eight of his 11 pass attempts for 96 yards and a touchdown pass. The Browns have also run the ball very effectively, picking up 94 yards on 20 carries as a team. They haven’t sacked 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy yet, but have very much held San Francisco’s offense in check. Despite rushing for a touchdown, 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey has picked up just 22 yards on eight touches.

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Sanders, Fannin connect to give Browns lead over 49ers before halftime