Summary
Shedeur Sanders showed support for Dillon Gabriel, a fellow rookie quarterback, before Gabriel's first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns against the Minnesota Vikings. Gabriel will play as the starting quarterback while Sanders will serve as the emergency backup. Gabriel faces the challenge of playing his first game in London on a neutral field against a strong Minnesota defense.
Key Facts
- Shedeur Sanders publicly supported Dillon Gabriel on Instagram by tagging him and using the word "#Dawgs."
- Dillon Gabriel is starting his first NFL game in Week 5 for the Cleveland Browns against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Shedeur Sanders is the third-string or emergency quarterback for the Browns behind Joe Flacco and Gabriel.
- The Browns demoted veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the second position behind Gabriel.
- During preseason, Gabriel won the backup quarterback position over Sanders.
- The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best pass defenses, making Gabriel's first start challenging.
- The Browns were considered underdogs by 3.5 points before the game according to ESPN BET.
