Dillon Gabriel’s first Browns start in London offered a safe, steady path for Cleveland’s future at QB. He avoided turnovers, leaned on a strong run game, and connected with tight ends for two red-zone scores in a low-scoring loss to Minnesota. The plan centered on short-to-intermediate passes and a heavy dose of Quinshon Judkins, with Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. delivering key catches. The takeaway for fantasy: Gabriel provides a reliable floor with room to grow as the Browns refine a youth-forward offense, while Flacco remains the veteran backup and Shedeur Sanders waits in the wings.

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.

Colorado drops to 2-4 after a 35-21 loss to TCU, squandering a 14-0 lead as Kaidon Salter throws three interceptions. Deion Sanders, dealing with leg pain and a blood-clot scare, challenged the team postgame and called for a killer mentality and better finishing in situational football.

With Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland, Colorado weighs QB options, including Ryan Staub and freshman Julian Lewis, ahead of a home date with Iowa State. A punt return miscue by Quentin Gibson helped swing the game and underscored the Buffs' depth issues, while BYU's Bear Bachmeier looms as a contrast from the week prior.

Cleveland reshuffles its QB room, benching Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel as Deshaun Watson recovers on IR. Shedeur Sanders stays in the mix, with reports that when he plays it will be after a full week of practice and a game plan built around him. Sanders’ college pedigree and a standout rookie class keep Cleveland’s long-term quarterback outlook promising, even as the present remains uncertain.

Sanders arrives with a dramatic draft fall and notable college numbers: 74% completions for 4,134 yards, 37 TDs and 10 INTs last season, plus a historic career 71.8% completion rate but heavy sack totals. The Browns intend to test both Gabriel and Sanders in 2025, balancing immediate development with high-upside potential for the future.