This could also create some play-action passing opportunities against a defense that will likely be simpler to read. The Vikings have to find the bodies to matchup with the tight ends the Browns have but if the Browns force the Vikings to pack the box and play bigger, they will be limited in the number of players who can contribute in coverage.
Gabriel is known for being a efficient decision maker. He likes to get the ball out of his hands. In general, a quick passing game is a great fit for him. If the Browns want to go that route, Gabriel could have success. The problem is that Flores is going to scheme up defenses that give defenders the ability to gamble and jump routes. That could risk not just an interception, but one that goes back for a touchdown.
To combat that aggression, the Browns need to try to set up some plays that allow Gabriel to attack down the field. That isn't just deep shots, though they should try to stretch the field. They need to mix in plays that can try to punish the Vikings if they want to jump routes. That might require keeping more players in for protection to ensure he has the time to go down the field, but the Browns can't afford to have Gabriel simply work short throw, allowing defenders to get a feel for his pace.
The Browns seem to be gaining trust in rookie Isaiah Bond, who has speed to stretch the field. Along with Jerry Jeudy, who has proven to be an explosive threat, the gameplan needs to find a way to give them opportunities in the open field. That could be with deep shots, but if they can get them the ball on the move, even if it's on a drag or cross, it could allow them to create with the ball in their hands.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski will play to the strengths of Gabriel, trying to help him find comfort and rhythm. The likelihood is that they will try to limit his exposure to make mistakes as they try to decipher how the Vikings are going to play them. They can try to pick their spots to be more aggressive depending on game flow.
More than anything, the Browns need Gabriel to be a smart facilitator rather than a hero. That's been his track record coming out of college. It's a good fit with their defense and could be the recipe to get another win against an NFC North opponent.