Its amazing how quickly a team’s season all of a sudden reaches a crossroads in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings (2-2) seem to be at such a point this weekend as they play their second consecutive game in Europe (they were in Dublin, Ireland last weekend) when they take the field in London against the Cleveland Browns (1-3).
The Vikings are in this position following their 24-21 loss last weekend to the Steelers in their first of two consecutive games across the Pond. With games against the Eagles, Chargers, and Lions on the horizon, this game becomes paramount. Carson Wentz gets his third straight start in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy. The veteran is 1-1 since taking over as QB1.
The Browns were blasted last weekend by the aforementioned Lions in Motown, 34-10. Joe Flacco threw two more interceptions in the loss. He has thrown six already this season. The veteran’s QBR for the season sits at a less than desirable 27.0 which ranks 32nd in the NFL. For reference’s sake, Wentz ranks 29th with a QBR of 38.7.
With those numbers in mind, lets lessen our expectations for great play under center and take a deeper dive into this matchup.
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Game Details and How to watch the Vikings vs. the Browns live Sunday
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 9:30AM EST
Site: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
City: London, England
Network/Streaming: NFL Network
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Game odds for the Vikings vs. the Browns
The latest odds as of Sunday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Minnesota Vikings (-198), Cleveland Browns (+164)
Spread: Vikings -4.5
Total: 36.5 points
This game opened at Vikings -5.0 with the Total set at 38.5.
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Quarterback Matchup for Minnesota vs. Cleveland
Vikings Expected Starting QB: Carson Wentz
Last Game: 9/28 vs. Pittsburgh – 30-46, 350yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, Sacked 6 times, 2 carries for 12yds
Season: 2GP, 44-66, 523yds, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, Sacked 9 times, 4 carries for 16yds
Browns Expected Starting QB: Joe Flacco
Last Game: 9/28 at Detroit – 16-34, 184yds, 0 TDs, 2 INTs, Sacked 3 times, 3 carries for -1yds
Season: 4GP, 93-160, 815yds, 2 TDs, 6 INTs, Sacked 9 times, 6 carries for 13yds.
Vikings vs. Browns team stats, betting trends
The Vikings are 3-1 to the OVER this season
The Browns are 2-2 ATS this season
The Browns are 3-1 to the UNDER this season
The Vikings are 2-2 ATS this season
Vikings Player Injuries
QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) has been declared OUT of Sunday’s game
LG Donovan Jackson (wrist) has been declared OUT of Sunday’s game
LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) has been declared OUT of Sunday’s game
TE Ben Yurosek (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
OT Brian O’Neill (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
C Ryan Kelly (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
Browns Player Injuries
WR Cedric Tillman (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
WR DeAndre Carter (knee) has been placed on IR and has been declared OUT for Sunday’s game
LT Jack Conklin (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
DT Mike Hall Jr. (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
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Best bets our model is projecting for this week’s game between the Vikings and the Browns:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cleveland Browns at +3.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 36.5.
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