The Cleveland Browns (1-3) will host the Minnesota Vikings (2-2) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Dillon Gabriel.
Is Dillon Gabriel Playing in Week 5?
Gabriel is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Browns’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Gabriel in Week 5?
Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the Browns will shift to Gabriel this week over Joe Flacco, a move that felt inevitable.
Cleveland is going nowhere fast, so why not get a look at the rookie?
Superflex managers should take note just because any starting QB has a path to lineups in that format, but I’m not expecting his numbers to look drastically different from Flacco’s, and that’s of little use in redraft leagues.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Gabriel’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Gabriel is projected to score 7.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Gabriel to throw for 87 yards and 0.5 passing touchdowns with 0.3 interceptions. Gabriel could also add 14 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Vikings at Browns
The forecast for kickoff is 59 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
