Overview

• Cleveland benched Joe Flacco after a 1-3 start and six interceptions through four games, with the offense averaging 14 points per game.
• Star defender Myles Garrett said Gabriel runs the offense like it is his and looks like he has been doing it for years.
• The London depth chart lists Flacco as No. 2 and Shedeur Sanders as the emergency No. 3, with Sanders describing his scout-team role as his game day.
• Sanders’ mimed locker-room exchange went viral and drew criticism, with ESPN reporting it was a response to Rex Ryan’s earlier remarks.
• Gabriel downplayed any effect of the episode and emphasized team unity, while a Vikings defender said he anticipates Cleveland will simplify the plan for the rookie.