Dillon Gabriel endured a brutal NFL baptism in Cleveland’s loss to Pittsburgh, taking 16 hits and six sacks while throwing 221 yards on 29-of-52. The rookie’s start-to-finish poise and clean ball security stand out as a guiding sign for the Browns’ offense. Across four appearances (two starts) he’s delivered 430 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT on 57.3% passing and an NFL-leading 100 OBR, a stat line that hints at a sizable fantasy ceiling if the protection improves. Optimism remains high that the pocket will open and Gabriel can grow into a capable franchise quarterback.

Thursday Night Football pits the Cincinnati Bengals at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, a veteran QB showcase as Aaron Rodgers starts for Pittsburgh and Joe Flacco leads Cincinnati. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium. Steelers are 5.5-point favorites with a 42.5 total, and the betting slate is rich with promos. Flacco and Rodgers anchor a game where Chase and Higgins look to build rapid chemistry with Flacco, while Rodgers stabilizes Pittsburgh’s attack and keeps the door open for late-season momentum.