Week 6 saw Cole Kmet quiet for Chicago against Washington, tied to a lone catch for zero yards by halftime and leaving fantasy managers hunting for a late surge. Surrounding NFL note highlights include Brock Bowers’ Week 7 status with the Raiders, CeeDee Lamb’s potential return for Dallas, and Tomlin’s critique of a Browns trade involving Joe Flacco. Also on the radar: injury updates for Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving, plus Za’Darius Smith and the Eagles making headlines.

Flacco's Bengals debut after the Browns traded him to Cincinnati yielded 219 yards and two TDs in half a game, reinforcing that the Cincinnati veteran move paid off. Mike Tomlin publicly questioned Cleveland’s front office for shipping Flacco to a division rival, highlighting AFC North risk and the fast-offense adaptability the move demands.

Gabriel absorbed six sacks and 16 hits in his second NFL start as Cleveland’s offense imploded in a 23-9 defeat to Pittsburgh. A patchwork line, a pass-first game plan, and receivers misfiring left Cleveland with a season-low nine points and no end zone. Flacco’s trade to Cincinnati hovered over the QB room while Stefanski kept play-caller duties. Harold Fannin Jr. and Andre Szmyt offered bright spots; Garrett and the defense couldn’t salvage the day. Next up: Miami.

Garrett blasted the Browns’ direction after a 23-9 loss to Pittsburgh, signaling a locker-room fracture as Cleveland slides to 1-5. The offense faltered under a passing spree from rookie Dillon Gabriel, while Stefanski admitted the run game wasn’t working. Front-office churn—Flacco and Newsome out—intensifies the rebuild narrative. Garrett’s blunt, 'frustrating as hell' vibe encapsulates a season in turmoil and a defense that must carry more weight.