Week 7 in Cleveland centers on a fragile QB puzzle: Dillon Gabriel starts, Shedeur Sanders sits behind, and the fantasy dialogue swirls around Sanders’ path to a real run. London chatter fizzled, but the drama isn’t over.

With Ravens past interest cited and a chorus of critics from local radio to national pundits, the decision could tilt the Browns’ plan for the rest of the season. Gabriel’s success could clip Sanders' leash; if Gabriel falters, Sanders could spark a comeback bid, reshaping fantasy values across the offense.

Sanders sits behind Flacco and Gabriel in Cleveland, a prized development project kept off the field. Flacco’s trade to Cincinnati and Gabriel’s uneven start have nudged the door open, but the Browns aren’t rushing the rookie.

Bayless suggested Sanders could’ve altered Tennessee’s course if drafted ahead of Cam Ward, illustrating how the same talent can follow very different rookie trajectories. His NFL-ready build and brain make a patient, long-term fantasy asset in dynasty leagues.

Tomlin publicly challenged the Browns’ midseason Joe Flacco trade to Cincinnati, questioning Andrew Berry’s judgment as Pittsburgh prepares for a primetime visit to the Bengals. Cleveland shifts to Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders behind a rookie QB room while Cincinnati adds Flacco to stabilize the offense. Tomlin lauds Flacco’s arm and vision, hinting at an elevated Cincinnati ceiling, even as the Steelers eye a pivotal AFC North matchup.

The Browns fell to 1-5 after a 23-9 loss to the Steelers, with Myles Garrett offering a single-word answer when asked if it gets harder to keep pushing. Garrett’s stat line reflected the night—zero sacks or QB hits against Pittsburgh’s line—and his recent trade-demand and record-setting extension keep him in the spotlight beyond Sundays. Cleveland now shifts toward a key home date with the Miami Dolphins and continues to weigh Shedeur Sanders’ potential backup role, while Dillon Gabriel and the coaching staff confront a stalled offense. Off-field chatter, including a blistering take from Tony Rizzo, adds extra texture to a season already swirling with questions about leadership, motivation, and the path back to relevance. The weekend slate also touched on Browns-Jaguars trade talk and Newsome’s input as Cleveland looks to steady a faltering campaign and salvage fantasy value for several players.