Vikings down Browns in London with late-game heroics
The Minnesota Vikings took a late lead to down the Cleveland Browns in Week 5, moving Minnesota to 3-2 on the season and Cleveland to 1-4.
An injury scare in the second quarter sent Wentz – currently filling in for an injured J.J. McCarthy – to the locker room and then the x-ray room with a shoulder injury. He would return in the second half.
A third quarter filled with punts lead to a fourth quarter for the ages, with Wentz and the Vikings offense taking the lead late courtesy of a Wentz to Jordan Addison touchdown with 25 seconds remaining.
The debut for rookie passer Dillon Gabriel was respectable: The passer finished the matchup 19-of-33 passing for 190 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
The third international matchup of the 2025 season was a doozy. USA TODAY Sports provided highlights and more from the game below.
Vikings vs. Browns takeaways
- All credit to Kevin O’Connell: Few head coaches have made such an immediate and also lasting impact as the Vikings head coach. O’Connell has been dealt a terrible hand with quarterback luck but has managed to make the most of it, and he did once again on Sunday, getting a respectable and heroic performance out of Carson Wentz.
- Browns get OK performance from Gabriel: It was an uneven day for the rookie passer, but he ultimately didn’t put the Cleveland offense in disadvantageous positions.
- Expect a ton of Quinshon: As long as Gabriel is starting, expect the Browns to continue to lean on their rookie running back, Quinshon Judkins. Judkins finished the game with 23 rushes for 110 yards and one reception for 18 yards. The back looked explosive and found holes throughout the afternoon.
Browns vs. Vikings highlights
Browns come up short, Vikings take the win
Instead of opting for a Hail Mary, Dillon Gabriel found Jamari Thrash for a deep corner route with seven seconds left. However, Thrash couldn’t get out of bounds in time, and the clock expired, giving the Vikings the win.
Browns vs. Vikings score: Carson Wentz finds Jordan Addison for go-ahead score
From the locker room to the top step of the podium, Carson Wentz and the Vikings engineered a scoring drive to take the lead with 25 seconds left in the game. The Browns defense couldn’t get a stop, leading to a Wentz touchdown strike to Addison to take the lead late.
Vikings 21, Browns 17
Browns drive stalls out, Vikings get another crack at it
The Browns drive ultimately went nowhere, with a third-and-11 Dillon Gabriel pass falling incomplete. Little time came out the clock, and the Vikings have 3:05 to work with with one timeout and the 2-minute warning left.
Carson Wentz sacked again, Browns take over with 3:27 left
Carson Wentz has been under duress throughout the second half, with the quarterback’s latest sack ending a drive deep in Vikings territory. The Browns take over with 3:27 left and a chance to ice the game or extend their lead late.
Browns vs. Vikings score: Will Reichard misses kick, Browns keep lead
A Will Reichard 51-yarder sailed wide right of the uprights, allowed the Browns to retain their slim, three-point lead with under 10 minutes left in the game.
Browns 17, Vikings 14
Zavier Scott fumbles, Browns recover
The Vikings had an opportunity to cut into the Browns lead after a short punt led the Vikings into plus territory. But a Zavier Scott fumble gives the Browns the ball back on their own 30-yard line with just under 14 minutes left in regulation.
Browns vs. Vikings score: Browns lead by a field goal heading to fourth quarter
The Vikings offense hasn’t produced since its score earlier in the third, and the Browns retook the lead on a Dillon Gabriel touchdown. Cleveland is driving to start the fourth quarter.
Dillon Gabriel stats today
In his starting debut vs. a tough Vikings defense, Gabriel has performed well:
- 16 of 25 passing
- 135 passing yards
- 2 touchdowns
- No sacks, no turnovers
Browns vs. Vikings score: Dillon Gabriel finds David Njoku for TD
The rookie has his second touchdown on the day, fitting in a touchdown pass in a tight window to put the Browns back in the lead. While Njoku finished it off, it was a healthy dose of Quinshon Judkins on the drive, with his critical fourth-down conversion setting up the touchdown.
Quinshon Judkins stats
Judkins has 11 rushes for 78 yards on the day, good for 6.8 yards per carry. He also has one reception for 18 yards.
Browns vs. Vikings score: Jordan Mason hits pay dirt for score
After a punt-filled second quarter, the Vikings refound the end zone with a Jordan Mason touchdown run. That’s Mason’s third rushing score of the year, getting the workload with Aaron Jones injured.
Carson Wentz injury update: Vikings QB returns after injury scare
The Vikings back-up QB returned to the field to start the second half with a little bit of protective gear on his left shoulder.
Carson Wentz injury update: Vikings QB getting X-ray on shoulder
The Vikings passer headed to the locker room ahead of halftime, and the NFL Network broadcast reports that he was set for an X-ray. Max Brosmer would be the next man up in that case.
Browns vs. Vikings score: Cleveland takes lead ahead of half
The Browns were threatening to score a touchdown, but several incompletions and no timeouts led to a chip shot Andre Szmyt field goal to give the Browns the 10-7 lead ahead of halftime. The Vikings would take a knee to run out the remainder of the clock in the first half.
Browns 10, Vikings 7
Who is the Vikings backup QB?
The third quarterback on the Vikings depth chart is rookie Max Brosmer. Brosmer was signed as an undrafted free agent this offseason.
Kevin O’Connell challenges Jerry Jeudy catch, call overturned
The Vikings head coach made his first coach’s challenge of the 2025 season, and it was successful. A pass intended for Jerry Jeudy slipped between his arms, resulting in an incompletion, reversing the call on the field. The overturned call results in a fourth down for the Browns, forcing yet another punt.
Browns defensive coordinator
The Browns DC is Jim Schwartz, who is in his third year in the job. Schwartz is a one-time head coach, having coached the Detroit Lions between 2009 and 2013.
Vikings get ball right back after forcing punt
The Vikings defense holds the Browns deep in their own territory, forcing another punt. They take over on their own 14-yard line.
Browns force another punt
Some Carson Wentz incompletions give the Browns another shot with under 12 minutes left in the second quarter. It’s a fun back-and-forth affair in London through one quarter-plus.
Where are the Vikings and Browns playing?
The latest installment in the NFL international series returns to a familiar locale: The Week 5 matchup kicked off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Quinshon Judkins TD run called back
Quinshon Judkins exploded for a 50-plus yard touchdown run – but he may have had some help via holds. A pair of Browns holding calls nullified the run.
Browns vs. Vikings score: Cam Akers throws TD
Yes, you read that correctly: Lining up behind center, the Vikings running back took the snap and found Josh Oliver for a touchdown pass. A Will Reichard extra point ties this game up at 7.
Browns 7, Vikings 7
Carson Wentz finding Justin Jefferson early and often
Fantasy managers needing a big day from Justin Jefferson may be in luck: Jefferson already has three receptions for 38 yards with 3:49 left in the first quarter. That could portend a big day.
Browns vs. Vikings score: Dillon Gabriel throws first career TD
It’s a rookie-to-rookie connection: Dillon Gabriel finds Harold Fannin Jr. for a one-yard touchdown. It’s Cleveland early, 7-0.
Browns 7, Vikings 0
Quinshon Judkins stats
The Browns running back has looked promising since his 2025 debut. He entered the game with 237 yards on the season across 49 attempts, good for 4.9 yards per carry. He has two touchdowns on the season.
Jordan Mason fumbles, Browns recover
The Browns pick up their first turnover of the day, recovering a Jordan Mason fumble, ending a promising Vikings drive. Cleveland gets its second bite at the apple early.
Browns punt, Jordan Mason takes first carry for 9 yards
After the Browns drive stalls out, the Vikings take over deep in their own territory. Jordan Mason took his first snap for nine yards up the gut.
Browns, Vikings kick off in London
The Vikings finish their stay in the United Kingdom with a Week 5 matchup vs. the Browns. The Browns start their first drive from their own 40-yard line.
What time does Browns vs Vikings NFL London game start?
- Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET
The Browns and Vikings game will start at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 5.
What channel is Browns vs Vikings NFL London game today?
It’s another NFL Network exclusive game for the national audience hoping to find the Browns and Vikings action on their television screens.
For fans in the Minnesota and Cleveland markets, you can catch the contest on your local broadcast networks:
- TV channel: NFL Network
- Local: (Minnesota market): KMSP – Fox 9
- Local: (Cleveland market): WEWS – ABC 5
The NFL on Fox broadcasters will handle the game in London with Kenny Albert on the play-by-play duties. Jonathan Vilma joins him in the booth to provide analysis and NFL Network’s Sara Walsh reports from the sidelines. Mike Pereira serves as the rules analyst.
Is Shedeur Sanders playing today?
Sanders is set to be the Browns’ emergency third quarterback for a fifth straight week. With Gabriel taking over the starting duties, Flacco has been relegated to the backup role behind him.
Vikings vs. Browns injury report
Vikings record
The Vikings enter their Week 5 matchup vs. the Browns with a 2-2 record. They have wins over the Bengals and Bears with losses to the Steelers and Falcons.
Vikings schedule 2025
Cleveland Browns schedule 2025
Vikings inactives vs. Browns
Minnesota will be without tackle Brian O’Neill, who was injured in Week 4 vs. the Steelers in Dublin. J.J. McCarthy continues to work back from an ankle injury.
Browns inactives vs. Vikings
No real surprises for the Browns inactive list vs. the Vikings in London, with Shedeur Sanders operating as the emergency third QB.
Browns vs. Vikings prediction
The Vikings are on upset alert this week. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz has played OK in relief of J.J. McCarthy, but diminishing returns last week vs. the Steelers means he may be in for a tough day at the office again. The Browns may get a spark in rookie Dillon Gabriel taking snaps, and leaning on the running game may be a recipe for success.
Prediction: Browns 21, Vikings 14
Where to stream Browns vs Vikings NFL London game
- Live stream:Fubo
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