Dillon Gabriel throws for two TDs in 1st NFL start but Browns lose

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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdowns and took care of the ball in his first career start Sunday, but it wasn't enough in Cleveland's 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London.

Gabriel, the 94th overall pick in this year's draft, completed 19 of 33 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns. However, Cleveland's offense stalled in the fourth quarter, and Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz drove Minnesota 80 yards for the game-winning score. Wentz connected with wide receiver Jordan Addison on a the 12-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left.

"[Gabriel] looked like he usually does. Composed, making the plays that we know he can make,"…