Shedeur Sanders sat out Colorado’s second preseason game, leaving fans without another look at the Buffaloes’ star quarterback.
Meanwhile, Cam Ward, the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has already logged snaps in both games, giving everyone an early sample of his transition to the pros.
With Sanders sidelined and Ward getting valuable live reps, the conversation naturally turns to comparisons. Who’s showing more promise so far, and what does that mean heading into the rest of the preseason?
Cam Ward’s Preseason Stats After Two Games
Through two preseason outings, Cam Ward has completed 7 of 15 passes for 119 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
The numbers don’t jump off the page, but they show flashes of the arm talent and the technique that made him the top overall pick. It’s also worth noting that the Titans are being cautious with him.
As their projected starter, he’s not seeing extended playing time, which makes sense this early. Still, every snap matters for his development, and Ward is showing he can handle live NFL speed even in limited action.
Shedeur Sanders’ Strong Preseason Debut Performance
Shedeur Sanders only played in Week 1, but he made his limited action count. He went 14 out of 23 for 138 yards, tossing two touchdowns with no interceptions.
Those numbers instantly pop when stacked against Cam Ward’s stat line, showing why Sanders is generating buzz despite sitting out Week 2.
Efficiency, decision-making, and poise stood out in his debut, giving fans a glimpse of the accuracy and control that made him a top prospect.
Even with just one game under his belt, Sanders’ production is already superior, and it fuels the debate about whether the fifth-round pick is trending higher than the first overall pick early on.
Fan Reactions to Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders
The stats got fans into a frenzy. Some immediately declared Sanders the real QB1, pointing to his efficient debut. One fan even claimed, “Number 1 QB rookie in the NFL and they purposely didn’t pick him until the 5th round. If he wins the collusion will either stop or get even worse then how they tried to do Lamar Jackson.”
Others chimed in with takes like “Future of the CFL?” and “Sanders the REAL QB1. End of the year everyone will eat their words.”
Not everyone was ready to crown a winner, though. One noted, “Both QBs are going to be great but comparing their stats isn’t the move especially when Cam is QB1 and they don’t play him as much while Shedeur is playing to get that QB 1 spot.”
Another pointed out, “But they were so high on him because he was ‘humble.’ Them NFL GM’s outsmarted themselves passing on Shedeur. They wanted to humble him and it’s gonna cost a lot of people their jobs.”
Some urged caution: “Could we not try to draw conclusions from a couple preseason games?”
Another chimed in with, “Ward’s numbers don’t mean much, he’s playing with a trash team – last night they dropped at least two big plays. Also was really impressed with Sanders, but as regular season NFL players go, I’ll put my money on Ward still – but Sanders should have went in the 2nd.”
The reactions show just how divided fans are. Ward has supporters who see his upside, while Sanders has already convinced many he’s the better rookie.
I don’t even need to read the stats.Its my babie.I am so PROUD OF HIS CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY AS A LEADER.AND HE HAS SHOWED HIS RESILIENCE.CU AUNTIE PROUD ARIZONA.