Vikings Edge Browns in Thrilling London Matchup: 21-17
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London – the Minnesota Vikings secured a hard-fought 21-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season, played in London. The game was a back-and-forth affair, ultimately decided in the final seconds.
The Browns drew first blood with a 7-0 lead. A fumble recovered by Delpit following a tackle on Newsome set up a touchdown run by Judkins, capped off by a touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel to Wilson in the endzone, with Fannin covering. Minnesota quickly responded, with Wentz connecting with Nailor to tie the game at 7-7 after a penalty on Oliver. A potential Cleveland touchdown run by Judkins was nullified by an offensive holding call on Fannin,and a Vikings challenge regarding a browns reception by Jeudy was unsuccessful.
Cleveland regained the lead with a 31-yard field goal by Szmyt (10-7). After the intermission, Minnesota surged ahead with a touchdown, taking a 14-10 lead. Gabriel then orchestrated a drive, connecting with Njoku on a crucial 3rd and 9 to put the Browns back in front 17-14.
The Vikings regained possession and, despite a dominant performance from Jefferson, initially stalled. A missed field goal attempt by Reichard was followed by a extraordinary catch by Jefferson, setting up a 25-second touchdown connection between Wentz and Nailor, who made a play at the corner of the endzone, giving Minnesota a 21-17 advantage.
facing a meaningful deficit with limited time, the Browns attempted a Hail Mary pass from Gabriel to Thrash, but the attempt fell short. With the clock expiring, the Vikings held on for the 21-17 win.
The game featured several key defensive plays, including an interception by Greenard. Despite a strong showing from gabriel and Njoku, the Browns were unable to overcome the Vikings’ late-game execution.
