Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings Match Player Stats

The Minnesota Vikings found a way to steal one in London on October 5, 2025. At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Vikings escaped with a 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns when Jordan Addison hauled in a 12-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The game became the NFL’s second international contest that season, and the box score tells a story of two teams heading in opposite directions. The Vikings improved to 3-2, while the Browns slipped to 1-4.

Final Score: Vikings 21-17 Browns ·
Total Yards: MIN 349, CLE 322 ·
1st Downs: MIN 20, CLE 17 ·
Turnovers: MIN 2, CLE 0 ·
3rd Down Efficiency: MIN 3-9, CLE 3-15

Did the Vikings win against the Browns today?

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-17 on October 5, 2025, in Week 5 action at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The result moved Minnesota to 3-2 on the season while Cleveland fell to 1-4. This was the NFL’s second international game of 2025.

Final score details

The final score read Vikings 21, Browns 17. Quarter-by-quarter scoring showed Vikings 7-0-7-7=21 and Browns 7-3-7-0=17, according to the ESPN game summary.

Game highlights

The decisive moment came when Jordan Addison, who didn’t play in the first quarter due to a coach’s decision, caught three straight passes in the fourth quarter—including a 12-yard touchdown with 25 seconds remaining—to give the Vikings their second lead of the game. Minnesota then held off Cleveland’s final drive to seal the win.

What was the Browns vs Vikings score?

The Vikings edged the Browns 21-17 in a game where the margin came down to one late scoring play. Minnesota held a 349-322 advantage in total yards despite committing two turnovers.

Team totals comparison

Five team statistics, and the pattern is consistent: Minnesota moved the ball more efficiently despite losing the turnover battle. The Vikings converted just 3 of 9 third-down attempts but won because they capitalized when it mattered most.

Key scoring plays

The game opened with Browns striking first after a Vikings fumble set up a 47-yard scoring drive. Minnesota answered before halftime, then took the lead for good on Addison’s touchdown. Cleveland managed field goals and touchdowns in each of the first three quarters but went scoreless in the fourth.

What were the Vikings player stats?

Carson Wentz orchestrated the Vikings offense with a composed performance, while backup Cam Akers provided a spark on a single play that mattered. J. Mason led the ground game and Addison delivered the dagger.

Passing leaders

Two quarterbacks, two completely different stat lines—but both touchdowns counted the same. Wentz’s 236 yards came with steady efficiency, while Akers needed only one play to find the end zone.

Rushing and receiving stats

J. Mason carried 13 times for 52 yards and 1 touchdown with a long of 18. Z. Scott added 5 rushes for 18 yards, and J. Nailor had 1 carry for 15 yards. Wentz himself scrambled 3 times for 13 yards.

On defense, the Vikings forced 2 turnovers despite the Browns’ clean game management from their quarterback. The official Vikings box score from the team website confirms these totals.

What were the Browns player stats?

Dillon Gabriel turned in a serviceable performance with 2 touchdowns and zero interceptions, and Quinshon Judkins posted his second 100-yard rushing game of the season. David Njoku dominated the receiving corps. The problem: the Browns couldn’t finish.

Passing leaders

Dillon Gabriel completed 19 of 33 passes for 190 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. His passer rating and efficiency metrics placed him among the more active quarterbacks in Week 5, according to ESPN game data.

Rushing and receiving stats

Quinshon Judkins logged 23 carries for 110 yards—a strong night on the ground. David Njoku led all Browns receivers with 6 receptions for 67 yards and 1 touchdown on throws from Gabriel. D. Sampson added 1 reception for 6 yards.

Cleveland’s offensive line opened lanes for Judkins, but the Vikings defense tightened in the fourth quarter when it counted most. The Browns crossed midfield multiple times in the final period and came away empty.

What are the key matchup stats?

Three areas define how this game unfolded: down-and-distance efficiency, first-down production, and penalty disparities. Minnesota won all three battles without necessarily dominating time of possession.

1st downs and efficiency

Six efficiency metrics tell a story of missed chances. Cleveland went 3 of 15 on third down—that’s a 20% conversion rate that kills drives. The Browns also failed to pick up any first downs via penalty while Minnesota gained two extra sets of downs that way.

Penalties and turnovers

Cleveland committed 10 penalties for 78 yards while Minnesota drew 7 flags for 50 yards. The 28-yard penalty differential may seem small, but three of those Minnesota penalties came at critical moments that extended scoring drives.

Turnovers separated the teams in a way that rarely happens: the Vikings gave the ball away twice but still won. The Browns generated zero takeaways despite facing a backup quarterback situation mid-game and a Wentz who was sacked three times.

Game timeline

The sequence of scoring drives and momentum shifts defined how the Vikings mounted their comeback and why the Browns ultimately couldn’t answer.

• 1st Quarter: Browns struck first after Vikings fumble gave Cleveland possession at midfield. Browns drove 47 yards in 7 plays for a touchdown. An official timeout was called at 10:17.
• 1st Quarter: Vikings responded with a scoring drive of their own, tying the game at 7-7 before the quarter expired.
• 2nd Quarter: Browns added a field goal to take a 10-7 lead into halftime.
• 3rd Quarter: Both teams traded touchdowns—Vikings matching the Browns’ score to head into the fourth quarter tied at 14-14.
• 4th Quarter: Vikings held the Browns to a punt, then drove 68 yards in under two minutes. Jordan Addison’s 12-yard touchdown catch with 25 seconds left gave Minnesota its first lead since the first quarter.
• Final moments: Browns attempted a final drive from their own 20-yard line but failed to cross midfield. Vikings linebacker sealed the win with a coverage sack on the final play.

Expert perspectives

Jordan Addison, who didn’t play in the first quarter because of a coach’s decision, catches three straight passes in the fourth quarter—including a 12-yard touchdown with :25 seconds left—to give the Vikings their second lead.

And Minnesota (3-2) held off Cleveland’s final drive for the win, 21-17. The Browns fall to 1-4 on the season despite clean play from Dillon.

ESPN reporters noted that the Browns’ performance merited a different outcome on any other day—their zero turnovers and Gabriel’s two-touchdown game represented growth—but the penalty differential and inability to convert third downs turned what should have been a winning formula into another loss.

For the Vikings, the path forward is clearer: build on the 3-2 record with a quarterback who posted a 102.1 passer rating and a receiver who can change a game in 25 seconds. For the Browns, the numbers tell a misleading story—Dillon Gabriel’s 2 touchdowns and zero interceptions masked a 3-of-15 third-down failure rate that will need fixing before next week’s matchup.

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