India, Oct. 1 -- The Cleveland Browns are making a major change at quarterback. Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Wednesday, October 1, that rookie Dillon Gabriel will start Sunday's game in London against the Minnesota Vikings. Veteran Joe Flacco will move to the backup role.

Flacco, 39, started Cleveland's first four games of the season, but has struggled. He has thrown six interceptions, including two in the first half of last weekend's 34-10 loss to the Detroit Lions. His eight turnovers overall are the most in the NFL, and his 27.0 QBR puts him above Tennessee rookie Cam Ward, ESPN reported.

Stefanski said the move was his call. "It's what's best for the football team," he told reporters, adding that Gabriel has been preparin...