Browns vs. Vikings live updates: Score, highlights for Week 5 game in London; Carson Wentz injures shoulder
Updating Live(23)See New PostsPinnedLink copiedVikings FUMBLE againIt's been a rough day for these Vikings running backs. Zavier Scott replaced the injured Jordan Mason (who fumbled in the first quarter) in the lineup, and he fumbled away possession on the Vikings' first play of the drive. Minnesota even started this drive in enemy territory following a nice punt return!Browns get the ball back up three points with 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarterPinnedLink copiedVikings RB Jordan Mason injuredMason went down after catching a pass for one yard on second-and-18. He was able to walk off on his own power.PinnedLink copiedBrowns retake lead with David Njoku TDThe third quarter is looking a lot like the first quarter. After the Vikings put together a touchdown drive to begin the second half, the Browns marched 69 yards down the field on 13 plays during a possession that took up 8:06 of the third quarter, and Dillon Gabriel hit TE David Njoku for a 9-yard TD. Browns retake the lead.CLE 17MIN 143:05 remaining in the third quarterPinnedLink copiedWentz returns to lineup, Vikings begin second half with TD driveIt looked like Max Brosmer may be the Vikings QB for this second half, but Carson Wentz returned to the lineup sporting a left shoulder harness. He looked completely fine, as the Vikings went 71 yards down the field on eight plays, and Jordan Mason found the end zone from three yards out. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison made big catches on this drive.PinnedLink copiedHALFTIME STATSCarson Wentz 7/12 73 yardsDillon Gabriel 13/21 102 yards 1 TDQuinshon Judkins 8 carries 51 yardsZavier Scott 4 carries 21 yardsJordan Mason 6 carries 17 yardsJustin Jefferson 3 catches 38 yardsJosh Oliver 1 catch 32 yards 1 TDDavid Njoku 3 catches 41 yardsHarold Fannin Jr. 4 catches 13 yards 1 TDJerry Jeudy 2 catches 15 yardsFirst downs: MIN 8 CLE 9Total yards: MIN 168 CLE 165Third downs: MIN 1-4 CLE 2-9Penalties: MIN 6-40 CLE 5-35PinnedLink copiedBrowns take 10-7 lead right before halftime breakGabriel led a 14-play, 53-yard drive that ended at the Vikings' 13-yard line. While the Browns couldn't find the end zone, Szmyt did hit a 31-yard field goal to acquire a 10-7 lead for Cleveland right before the halftime break.PinnedLink copiedVikings QB Carson Wentz questionable to returnThe Vikings have officially listed QB Carson Wentz as questionable to return. Max Brosmer is the backup.PinnedLink copiedCarson Wentz heads to locker room earlyThe Browns have the ball with just seconds remaining in the first half, but NFL Network cameras picked up Vikings QB Carson Wentz heading to the locker room early. He took a couple of big hits in this opening half. We'll monitor the situation.PinnedLink copiedDillon Gabriel has possession with 1 minute remaining in first halfThe Browns are looking to break the 7-7 tie with just one minute remaining in the first half. Gabriel has a six-play, 28-yard drive going right now. Cleveland already converted a fourth-and-1 on its own 43-yard linePinnedLink copiedBrowns and Vikings trade puntsThe scoring has slowed down in London, as we saw back-to-back punts for the first time today. Penalties have been a major storyline. The Vikings have racked up five flags for 30 yards, while the Browns have been penalized four times for 30 yardsMIN 7CLE 78:37 remaining in the second quarterPinnedLink copiedVikings WR Jordan Addison appears to be benched for first quarterThe Vikings WR2 did not take a single snap in the first quarter, with The Athletic indicating it was a coach's decision. In his first game last week, Addison caught four passes for 114 yards. He was suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.PinnedLink copiedEnd of the first quarter: Vikings 7, Browns 7Carson Wentz 6/8 72 yardsDillon Gabriel 5/8 28 yards 1 TDJordan Mason 3 carries 16 yards (1 fumble lost)Quinshon Judkins 7 carries 48 yardsJustin Jefferson 3 catches 38 yardsJosh Oliver 1 catch 32 yards 1 TDJalen Nailor 1 catch 20 yardsDavid Njoku 1 catch 12 yardsHarold Fannin Jr. 3 catches 10 yards 1 TDFirst downs : MIN 6 CLE 4Total yards: MIN 128 CLE 79Third downs: MIN 1-1 CLE 1-3Penalties: MIN 4-20 CLE 2-20PinnedLink copiedVikings score off RB passTwo touchdowns? In the first quarter? Who saw this coming?The Vikings responded to the Browns' TD with an eight-play, 82-yard drive that was capped in style, as running back Cam Akers threw a direct snap to tight end Josh Oliver for a 32-yard TD!MIN 7CLE 72:30 remaining in the first quarterPinnedLink copiedJustin Jefferson involved earlyCarson Wentz's WR1 is getting looks early and often. Jefferson caught a season-high 10 passes off a season-high 11 targets for a season-high 126 yards last week vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he's already been targeted four times this morning. Three catches for 38 yards so far.PinnedLink copiedFirst-year players making impact for BrownsPinnedLink copiedDillon Gabriel throws first TD as starterFollowing the fumble, Dillon Gabriel marched the Browns offense 47 yards down the field on seven plays, and he found fellow rookie Harold Fannin Jr. for his first NFL TD as a starting QB.Rookie Quinshon Judkins set up the TD with a nice 32-yard run.CLE 7MIN 06:49 remaining in the first quarterPinnedLink copiedVikings fumble away possession to BrownsThe Vikings offense had something going on their first possession, picking up 34 yards on five plays, but then Jordan Mason fumbled the ball.Browns safety Grant Delpit recovered the loose football, and Cleveland takes over around the 50-yard line.PinnedLink copiedBrowns can't take advantage of good field position on first possessionGabriel was gifted nice field position to begin this game after the Vikings' opening kickoff fell short of the landing zone. However, the Browns picked up just seven yards on four plays, and were forced to punt. The drive was sunk by a Leveston holding penalty.Gabriel completed one of his two passing attempts for 12 yards. That first NFL completion went to David Njoku.PinnedLink copiedDillon Gabriel resumeThe Browns get the ball first, so here's a look at their new quarterback. Gabriel is not a winner of the genetic lottery, per se, but he's a a quick processor. Expect this passing attack to be about getting the ball out quickly.189 career total TD (Most in FBS history)63 career starts (most by QB in FBS history)2024 Big Ten Offensive Player of the YearFinished 3rd in 2024 Heisman Trophy votingCareer-highs 73% comp pct & 3,857 pass yards last seasonPinnedLink copiedExpert predictionsJordan Dajani (Vikings -3.5): Can I make the Under a best bet instead of picking against the spread? Carson Wentz was obliterated behind a banged-up offensive line last week, and now he gets to face Myles Garrett and Co. On the other side, Dillon Gabriel will become the first quarterback to make his first NFL start outside of the United States, and his first real NFL action comes against the aggressive Brian Flores. I'm not putting the Browns' loss to the Detroit Lions entirely on Joe Flacco because his backup offensive tackles were terrible, but I guess head coach Kevin Stefanski believes Gabriel can get the ball out quicker? Keep in mind the Vikings have an advantage since they remained overseas for their second straight international game. I'm really not looking forward to watching this, but I'll take Minnesota to rebound. The Vikings are 4-0 SU and ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss.Prediction: Vikings 13, Browns 6Steven Taranto (Browns +3.5): Generally, you never want to play a team right after they make a major change like switching from a veteran incumbent to a rookie quarterback. As stupid as this is going to sound, the "vibes boost" that comes with it is a real thing, as is the advantage that throwing changeups at the opponent presents. The Vikings were the benefactors of this several weeks ago when they went to Carson Wentz, but the Wentz Wagon turned into a pumpkin last week against the Steelers, and the Browns defense is no pushover. I expect the Browns defense to control the terms of this game and give Dillon Gabriel just enough opportunities to put Cleveland over the top.Prediction: Browns 17, Vikings 7PinnedLink copiedWith Dillon Gabriel as the Browns' starting QB, Cleveland has a case to be the AFC North's best teamRyan WilsonPinnedLink copiedNFL Week 5 odds, predictions, expert picks: Will Eagles fend off Broncos? Can Saints earn first win?Tyler Sullivan
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