Dill on the Browns’ second preseason outing: Dillon Gabriel connected on 13 of 18 passes for 143 yards, delivering a crisp 71% completion rate and guiding Cleveland on a sustained opening drive before exiting at halftime. The eye-catching debut came with three Browns scoring drives and a first-half vibe of competence and ceiling, even as a busted-play pick-six lingered as a rough note.

The Cleveland defense stole the show, limiting Philadelphia to 88 yards on 44 plays and feeding off a growing rotation on the line. K.J. Henry’s quick-strike return of a Dorian Thompson-Robinson interception for a TD underscored the depth and potential pass rush. Undrafted receivers like Gage Larvadain and Ahmani Marshall flashed just enough to keep roster chatter buzzing, while Kaden Davis added another layer of reliability in the passing game.

With DTR mixing in, Gabriel’s strong first half promises meaningful competition for snaps in a Browns QB room that figures to hinge on development and depth mindfully. The non-starters formed a blueprint for the 53-man roster: a defense that can rotate without a drop-off and an offense with enough playmaking to keep defenses honest when the starters sit. Fantasy observers should monitor Gabriel’s command, the receiving corps’ growth, and how the Browns balance risk and upside in the final preseason tuneups.