Browns face QB decision after Flacco's struggles, Gabriel opportunity emerges

The Cleveland Browns are facing a critical juncture in the 2025 NFL season, holding a disappointing 1-3 record and grappling with quarterback instability. Veteran Joe Flacco's recent performances, including a particularly poor outing against the Detroit Lions where he threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, have intensified calls for the Browns to start rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Coach Kevin Stefanski has neither confirmed nor ruled out a quarterback change, but there is growing sentiment among analysts and fans that giving Gabriel a starting role could provide valuable insight into the team's future, despite the challenges of facing tough defenses like the Minnesota Vikings. The Browns' offense has struggled significantly, averaging just 15.3 points per game, with Flacco leading the league in turnovers, suggesting that continuing to rely on him may hinder the team’s progress. Experts argue that the Browns should leverage the remaining 13 games to evaluate their young quarterbacks, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, to prepare for a more promising future rather than persisting with a veteran whose performance is declining.