Overview

• Rookie Dillon Gabriel made his first NFL start in a 21-17 loss to the Vikings, throwing for 190 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover, and is expected to remain the starter.
• Joe Flacco was demoted to primary backup as coaches lean on his experience to handle an offense currently designed around Gabriel’s strengths.
• Shedeur Sanders has not taken a regular-season snap and continues to be listed as the third quarterback on game day.
• Ian Rapoport reports the Browns plan to play Sanders only with a full week of first-team preparation and a game plan built specifically for him rather than in an emergency situation.
• Public scrutiny has intensified, with Rex Ryan criticizing Sanders’ readiness and an analyst suggesting Bailey Zappe could be elevated before him, as some fans call for Kevin Stefanski’s job.