Browns Star Myles Garrett Makes Feelings Clear on Dillon Gabriel

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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett had five sacks in a loss to the Patriots.

Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett made his feelings clear on the team continuing to roll with Dillon Gabriel at quarterback after Sunday’s 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots.

The Browns wasted a historic five-sack performance from Garrett, who was visibly upset on the sideline in the waning moments of the loss. Garrett tried to singlehandedly take over the game for the Browns. Time after time, he got after Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, sending him to the turf. His five sacks were a franchise record for a single game but Garrett would have rather put up a tally in the win column.

“I would throw the whole performance away for a win,” Garrett said.

Outside of a successful opening drive, the Cleveland offense struggled mightily. Much of the offense’s lack of output falls on Gabriel, who fell to 1-3 as the starter. He passed for just 156 yards against the Patriots and tossed two interceptions — the first two turnovers of his career.

While fired up and frustrated, Garrett did not put the blame on Gabriel or the offense after the loss.

“I see a young quarterback who’s fighting. A young team that’s fighting, all across the board. We all have to help each other. There’s no one on the outside that’s going to help us, or someone who is going to come in with a magic cure-all. We have to rally together and find the best way to win at a unit and team. We’re the only ones who can get us out of this. We dug ourselves in this hole.”

Browns DE Myles Garrett Explains Sideline Tirade

As the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter, Garrett sat alone on the bench. The broadcast later showed him, recognizing his five-sack performance. But Garrett was irate in the moment and slammed his helmet in anger.

Garrett said it was because he was not going to go back into the game with the score out of hand.

“I’m frustrated. I want to win. I don’t care how much time is on the clock. If there’s a chance we can win, I want to be a part of that,” Garrett said. “I don’t care how dire the situation looks. I hate coming out in those situations and the inevitability, not being able to do anything about it. I want to win.”

Garrett demanded a trade this offseason, saying he wanted to play for a contender and feel what it was like to be in contention for a Super Bowl. After an extended standoff, Garrett ended up signing a four-year, $160 million extension that keeps him in Cleveland through the 2030 season.

Browns Sticking With Dillon Gabriel at Quarterback

The Browns head into their bye week at 2-6 and in search of answers. The offense has been one of the most unproductive and inconsistent in the NFL. It’s led to questions about whether Gabriel will remain the starter. While the Browns plan to look at “everything” during their break, they’ll continue to roll with Gabriel.

“Let me say that with a young quarterback, you understand that there’s gonna be ups and downs,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said.

That means fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders will have to continue to wait for his opportunity. Sanders has served as the backup to Gabriel but missed Sunday’s game with a back injury.

Gabriel and the Browns have a prime opportunity to score a win out of the bye against the one-win New York Jets.

Josh Allen ‘Not Concerned’ With Bills Lagging Passing Game, Says Let James ‘Cook’

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 26: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Although the Buffalo Bills are led by MVP quarterback Josh Allen, they’ve been content with being run-first.

James Cook had another monster day for the Bills in Sunday’s blowout win over the Carolina Panthers. Cook ran for 216 yards on 19 carries with two touchdowns to help the Bills remain undefeated coming off a bye week under coach Sean McDermott.

The Bills lead the league in rushing yards, while the passing game is still great, and Allen has played well, running the ball has been the recipe for success. The Bills offense is outside the top 10 in passing yards this season.

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 26: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after defeating the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

Josh Allen ‘Not Concerned’ By Lagging Passing Game

Allen addressed the identity of the offense in a postgame news conference as the passing game struggled in the first half before opening it up in the second half, en route to a 40-9 victory.

“I’ve gotta be better myself in that first half,” Allen said. I just felt like I wasn’t get myself into rhythm. So, I gotta be better.”

“I’m not concerned at all,” he added. “It’s an easy clean up and again it’s just trysting the guys out there, trusting my feet and putting the ball where it needs to be.

‘The more times we get the ball in (Cook’s) hand the better we’re gonna be. I mean, I love handing it off and getting to throw my hands up from 50 yards out. When you got James Cook, let him cook.”

McDermott Praises Cook Postgame

McDermott also addressed the identity of the offense postgame, saying it’s Cook’s mindset this season that has led to his success.

“I know the value of being a two-dimensional offense,” McDermott said. “I love the run game. I do value physical football. (Cook’s) of the mindset that he’s going, he’s going. That’s a collective mindset.”

Allen Entered History Books

Allen, who was 12-for-19 on 163 yards passing, accounted for three touchdowns in the game. He passed for one and rushed for two.

He also set a new NFL record as the first player to both rush and pass for a touchdown in 46 games, surpassing the previous mark held by former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Allen now has 77 career rushing touchdowns (including playoffs), tying him with Newton for the most ever by a quarterback.

Allen improved to 8-0 following the bye week and McDermott improved to 9-0 after the bye.

“I think it’s the way that our guys handle (the bye),” Allen said. “Just making sure that we’re practicing the right way. Coming off two losses it’s been lingering with us, so we wanted to come out and put our best foot forward — and we did that.”

The one down side to Sunday’s performance were injuries on defense.

Ed Oliver exited in the first half with a biceps injury, leaving the Bills without both of their starting defensive tackles. McDermott had no update on Oliver’s condition, while DT DaQuan Jones had already been ruled out before the game.

The Bills host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday.

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