The Minnesota Vikings (2-2) face the Cleveland Browns (1-3) today at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Both teams are in the midst of a shakeup in the quarterback room. Carson Wentz gets his third start for the Vikings in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy, who remains sidelined with an ankle issue. Wentz threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, completing 30 of 46 passes but getting sacked six times behind an injury-depleted offensive line.
He connected with Justin Jefferson on 10 of 11 targets for 126 yards and five first downs — a reminder of how vital Jefferson remains as the engine of Minnesota’s offense. While his early-season production has been steady, his first-down totals have dipped slightly compared to prior years, reflecting how protection issues and shorter routes have limited his downfield impact.
Cleveland’s Dillon Gabriel makes his first career NFL start behind center — across the Atlantic. The Browns are desperate to jump-start an offense that has yet to score more than 17 points through four weeks. Shedeur Sanders remains the third-string quarterback, while veteran Joe Flacco, who ranks second to last in the league with a 27.2 QBR, has been demoted to backup.
4 Things to Watch
1) Myles Garrett vs. Christian Darrisaw
Cleveland’s defensive star Myles Garrett will line up against one of the league’s top tackles in Christian Darrisaw. With the Vikings’ offensive line depleted, Garrett could have a disruptive day if protection breaks down.
2) Dillon Gabriel’s first NFL start
The rookie from Oregon makes his debut on one of the league’s biggest international stages. Expect quick reads and short passes early as Cleveland tries to ease him in against Minnesota’s complex defensive fronts.
3) Vikings’ offensive line injuries
Minnesota is down multiple starters — including Donovan Jackson, Ryan Kelly, and Brian O’Neill — which could make sustaining drives difficult against a powerful Browns front.
4) Defensive battle ahead
Both teams are missing key offensive pieces, suggesting a low-scoring, grind-it-out contest where field position and turnovers will decide the outcome.
Injury Report
Minnesota Vikings
LG Donovan Jackson — Out (Wrist)
C Ryan Kelly — Out (Concussion)
C Michael Jurgens — Out (Hamstring)
QB J.J. McCarthy — Out (Ankle)
RT Brian O’Neill — Out (Knee)
OLB Andrew Van Ginkel — Out (Neck)
TE Ben Yurosek — Questionable (Knee)
OLB Tyler Batty — Questionable (Knee)
FB C.J. Ham — Questionable (Knee)
Cleveland Browns
DT Mike Hall Jr. — Out (Knee)
RT Jack Conklin — Questionable (Elbow)
CB Greg Newsome II — Questionable (Hamstring)
Predictions
Expect a defensive-minded game, heavy on field goals and field position. The Browns’ pass rush should dominate early, but the Vikings’ experience under Wentz and their defense’s ability to pressure a rookie quarterback may tilt things late.
Projected Final Score: Vikings 20, Browns 13
How to Watch Vikings vs. Browns
Kickoff for today’s Minnesota Vikings-Cleveland Browns game is set for 9:30 AM Eastern / 8:30 AM Central at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
The game airs live on NFL Network and streams on NFL+ for out-of-market viewers. Fans in Minnesota can watch locally on KMSP (Fox 9), while Cleveland viewers can tune in on WEWS (ABC 5). These channels are available to locals for free via antenna or at no additional cost via most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming packages.
Looking to stream the game for free? The NFL Network is available via streaming on DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, all of which offer free trials.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern / 8:30 AM Central
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
TV: NFL Network, FOX 9 (Minneapolis), ABC 5 (Cleveland)
Streaming: NFL+ (out-of-market)
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