Cleveland sits 1-5 as Stefanski faces mounting pressure and locker-room tensions. The piece pins the woes on Andrew Berry’s cap-centric roster strategy, an fragile offensive line, and a wide-receiver group led by Jeudy that hasn’t hit expectations. With 11 games remaining, the franchise must translate talent into wins or risk a regime shakeup amid questions about development and long-term vision.

Cleveland’s right tackle Jack Conklin returned from injury in London, delivering a reassuring performance as rookie Dillon Gabriel faced his first start. Conklin allowed only one pressure and zero sacks across 36 dropbacks, keeping Gabriel clean from the right side. With Dawand Jones sidelined, Conklin’s health becomes the linchpin for a line that’s battled injuries all year, and his presence could unlock both pass protection and a more trustworthy rushing outlook for Cleveland.

The interior trio of Bitonio, Teller and Pocic has held, but tackles have been the weak link. Cornelius Lucas, KT Leveston and Thayer Munford Jr. rotated in, while the Browns added Cam Robinson via trade to shore up depth. Penalties and continued pressure at times show work remains. If Conklin stays healthy and Robinson quickly anchors the opposite edge, Cleveland’s line could stabilize and boost Gabriel’s fantasy upside the rest of the season.

The Browns head to London to face the Vikings as Dillon Gabriel makes his first NFL start behind an uncertain right tackle situation. Jack Conklin is questionable after elbow surgery, while Cam Robinson works toward a left tackle role and Cornelius Lucas remains a swing option. Protection concerns and Gabriel’s mobility will shape Cleveland’s game plan in this cross‑conference showdown.

If Conklin suits up, the Browns’ right edge should hold, letting Gabriel work a quicker, more accurate drop. If not, Robinson at left and Lucas at right heighten the need for a clean pocket and may boost Gabriel’s improvisational upside and rushing floor through designed plays and escapes.

Fantasy emphasis centers on Conklin’s status, Robinson’s progress, and how Gabriel’s debut performance translates into quick passes and rush attempts. A healthy line could unlock a higher ceiling for Gabriel and Browns pass catchers, while a compromised line could keep Cleveland ground games and short routes as the safer, lower-ceiling options.

Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings: Sanders is inactive as emergency third QB, with Flacco and Dillon Gabriel ready in relief and Gabriel making his NFL debut. Cam Robinson is likely to start at left tackle after Cornelius Lucas is scratched. Conklin and Newsome II are active; Hall Jr. and Kazee are out, Munford and Zinter inactive. Vikings sideline Brian O’Neill and a slate of backups, including JJ McCarthy, Donovan Jackson, Jurgens, Van Ginkel, Yurosek and Elijah Williams. Fantasy notes center on QB depth, line shifts, and potential debut impact.

Cleveland Browns add Cam Robinson from Houston to shore up an injury-riddled offensive line, aiming for a steadier run and pass game as Conklin sits, Jones is out, and Lucas has been responsible for a high number of pressures. Robinson, a former first-round pick with Jacksonville and Minnesota pedigree, could raise the floor for Cleveland’s protection as rookie Dillon Gabriel moves into Week 5 action with Joe Flacco benched. A potential London debut looms, with Robinson already practicing and wearing 68.