Overview

• In his first NFL start, Dillon Gabriel went 19-of-33 for 190 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers in a 21-17 defeat to the Vikings in London, dropping Cleveland to 1-4.
• Defensive star Myles Garrett praised Gabriel’s composure, and rookie back Quinshon Judkins ran for 110 yards as the offense showed its most cohesive outing of the season.
• Kevin Stefanski said benching Joe Flacco was his call and what’s best for the team, with Flacco now the primary backup and Shedeur Sanders remaining third on the depth chart.
• NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Browns plan to play Sanders only after a full week of practice with a game plan tailored to him, which helps explain keeping Flacco as the in-game No. 2 in Gabriel’s system.
• Public criticism intensified, with Rex Ryan labeling Sanders’ preparation an “embarrassment” and Robert Griffin III calling the defeat a coaching issue as Cleveland evaluates its short- and long-term quarterback approach.