LONDON — Rookie Dillon Gabriel takes center stage as the Cleveland Browns head across the pond to face the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL London Game today – Sunday, Oct. 5 – at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Today’s game will broadcast live on NFL Network with kickoff scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. British Summer Time). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $35 off your first month.
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Check out a complete rundown of this week’s NFL matchups, including the schedule, predictions, previews, TV information and more.
BROWNS – VIKINGS Matchup Preview
The Browns (1-3) were outmatched by the high-powered Detroit Lions in Week 4, but have a much more favorable matchup across the pond in Week 5.
It will also mark Gabriel’s first start of his NFL career. He has tallied 19 passing yards and one touchdown in a couple of garbage time possessions in the previous weeks. Cleveland decided to make the switch after the offense remained stale under veteran Joe Flacco.
After hauling in over 1,200 yards last year, receiver Jerry Jeudy’s encore has been a disappointment this season. Jeudy has tallied 13 receptions for 182 yards, averaging 14 yards per reception. Drops and miscues have marred his campaign in the opening weeks.
Cleveland has the second-lowest points per game through four games, averaging 14 points per game. Only the Tennessee Titans, who average 12.8 points, claim a worse clip.
While their offense flounders, the Browns appear to have found the future at running back with rookie Quinshon Judkins. He has 49 carries for 237 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Judkins has over 60 rushing yards in three games this season.
After a pair of dominating performances, the Browns’ defense caught the attention of the NFL, but it took a step back in Detroit after snapping in half against the Lions in the second half.
Defensive end Myles Garrett, the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, has four sacks with 11 solo tackles. Rookie LB Carson Schwesinger has a team-high 32 tackles with one sack. Pro Bowler Denzel Ward has eight solo tackles with one interception.
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The Vikings (2-2) will once again play abroad, marking the second time in as many weeks. Minnesota was defeated by the Steelers in Dublin last week.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is essentially a rookie after missing all of 2024, will not play due to a nagging ankle injury. He has 301 passing yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions.
Journeyman quarterback Carson Wentz will take the reins once again in place of McCarthy. In two games, he has 523 passing yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions.
The offensive line is battered into backups and mixed in pieces. They will be heavily pressured by Cleveland’s dynamic defense.
With the quarterback situation in a blender, star receiver Justin Jefferson has struggled to put together consistent numbers in the small sample. Despite the frustration, Jefferson has 22 receptions for 326 yards and one touchdown.
Jordan Addison has four receptions for 114 yards, averaging 28.5 yards per reception, which is third in the NFL.
Aaron Jones remains on IR, which keeps the door open for running back Jordan Mason, who has 56 carries for 271 yards and two touchdowns. He will have his work cut out for him against a stiff run defense.
Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. leads team with 33 total tackles, including 20 solo tackles.
BROWNS – VIKINGS Last Game Recap
The Cleveland Browns were overwhelmed by the high-powered Detroit Lions, while the Minnesota Vikings lost a heartbreaker to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin.
Cleveland Browns: Lost 34-10 against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 28.
Minnesota Vikings: Lost 24-21 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 28
BROWNS – LIONS Players to Watch
Cleveland Browns: QB Dillon Gabriel, WR Jerry Jeudy, DE Myles Garrett, TE David Njoku, RB Quinshon Judkins
Minnesota Vikings: QB Carson Wentz, WR Justin Jefferson, TE T.J. Hockenson. RB Jordan Mason, WR Jordan Addison
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BROWNS- VIKINGS Injury report
Cleveland Browns: DT Mike Hall Jr. (knee) and QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) are both out.
OT Jack Conklin (elbow) and Greg Newsome II (hamstring) are both questionable.
WR Cedric Tillman (hamstring), DeAndre Carter (knee), OT Dawand Jones (knee/hamstring), LB Winston Reid (back), WR Cade McDonald (undisclosed), LB Nathaniel Watson (biceps), CB Anthony Kendall (undisclosed), CB Martin Emerson Jr. (Achilles) are all on injured reserve.
Minnesota Vikings: QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), G Michael Jurgens (hamstring), G Donovan Jackson (wrist), OT Brian O’Neil (MCL sprain), Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) are all out.
TE Ben Yurosek (knee) and FB C.J. Ham (knee) are both questionable.
LB Tyler Batty (knee), RB Aaron Jones (hamstring), C Zeke Correll (ankle), OT Matt Nelson (undisclosed) and DE Alex Williams (undisclosed) are all on injured reserve.
Who is announcing Browns vs. Vikings?
Kenny Albert (play-by-play) and Johnathan Vilma (analyst) will be the announcers while Sara Walsh reports from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for Browns vs. Vikings?
Spread: CLE: (+4.5), MIN: (-4.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (+180), MIN: (-218)
Point total: 35.5
Odds from DraftKings
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How to Watch BROWNS – LIONS
What: NFL Week 5: Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings
When: Oct. 5, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. British Summer Time)
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | London, England
Channel: NFL Network
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