Dillon Gabriel’s Browns debut produced instant points against the Eagles. He moved the chains on the opening possession, completing every pass for 29 yards across four attempts and guiding a 13‑play, 63‑yard drive that ended with Ahmani Marshall’s five‑yard TD run after a 16‑yard Gage Larvadain end‑around. A botched extra point left Cleveland with a 6–0 lead.

The rookie third‑rounder looked decisive, shaking off an early sack and converting three straight third downs on the drive. With injuries sidelining Shedeur Sanders and Kenny Pickett, this outing elevated the stakes in Cleveland’s four‑man quarterback competition and underscored why Gabriel is in the mix for meaningful reps this season.

Sunday’s showcase set the tone for a potentially tight QB competition, as the Browns balance Gabriel’s accuracy with Sanders’ floor and the rest of the group. The opening sequence didn’t just flash a spark—it signaled how Cleveland might deploy its rookie signal‑callers and gadget plays as the season unfolds.