Dillon Gabriel flashed NFL-ready poise in his first start, delivering 190 yards and 2 TDs on 19-for-33 while navigating a blitz-heavy Vikings defense. His fast release and 2.54-second average to throw hint at ceiling, even as Browns face three-and-outs on key drives. The run game buoyed the offense with Quinshon Judkins topping 100 yards, while Cleveland’s reorganized attack must improve third-down efficiency to convert drives and protect leads.

London’s environment highlighted positives for Gabriel and Stefanski, but downfield rhythm and time-of-possession remain concerns. With the Steelers looming, Cleveland needs cleaner early downs and a continued push from the rookie, complemented by the run game and a developing receiving corps led by Harold Fannin Jr. and Isaiah Bond. The defense stayed sturdy, providing a path to stay competitive in a tighten-up AFC North in weeks ahead.

Cleveland answered Minnesota’s opening salvo in the second half with a clock‑mibching 69‑yard, 13‑play drive, finishing on a nine‑yard David Njoku touchdown on third down. It was Njoku’s first scoring play of the season and moved him into the Browns’ top‑ten in franchise receptions. Dillon Gabriel heated up the offense, finishing 13‑of‑21 for 135 yards with two TDs, while Quinshon Judkins and Jerome Ford chipped in with timely runs to fuel the march.

With Minnesota dealing with in‑game injuries on offense, Cleveland’s defense has a real shot to close this one out, making this a pivotal turn in the game’s momentum and a potentially fruitful anchor for fantasy managers eyeing Te, quarterback, and backfield targets in coming weeks.

Rome Odunze is on a tear, pushing toward the Bears' single-season receiving TD record as he sits with five scores in four games. Calibrated with Caleb Williams, he looks like a weekly anchor in red-zone and big-play scenarios, making fantasy managers circle him as a must-start option down the stretch. Chicago’s plan revolves around him, and if health cooperates, Odunze projects an uptick that could push him into historic Bears territory.

The rest of the season could bring a running back upgrade for Chicago as GM Ryan Poles eyes help on the ground. A midseason swap for a veteran back could unlock the offense’s ceiling, easing the load on Williams and Odunze while stabilizing the rushing attack. Austin Booker’s return could alter the pass rush and the defensive tempo, too.

On defense, Kevin Byard is playing at a high level, with secondary reinforcements on the way from injury. If Taj Edwards and Kyler Gordon return healthy, the back seven could improve enough to help the whole unit, including Booker who could lead the team in sacks upon activation. Cairo Santos has demonstrated reliability and could further extend his range, potentially hitting a career-long kick this year.