Vikings Set to Face Browns in Week 5: Key Injuries and Inactives Revealed

The Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London for a Week 5 NFL matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET. The Vikings enter the game at 2-2, while the Browns are 1-3 on the season. Both teams have significant lineup changes due to injuries and coaching decisions. The Vikings have ruled out several key players, including quarterback J.J. McCarthy, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, center Michael Jurgens, guard Donovan Jackson, tackle Brian O’Neill, tight end Ben Yurosek, and defensive lineman Elijah Williams. The Browns will be without quarterback Shedeur Sanders (third QB), safety Damontae Kazee, running back Raheim Sanders, defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr., tackle Thayer Munford Jr., guard Zak Zinter, and tackle Cornelius Lucas. Live coverage and stats are available on ESPN. In the absence of McCarthy, veteran Carson Wentz leads the Vikings’ offense. Wentz has performed solidly in relief, completing 44 of 66 passes for 523 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions over the last two games. Running back Jordan Mason anchors Minnesota’s ground attack, averaging 4.8 yards per carry with 271 yards and two touchdowns through four games. For the Browns, rookie Dillon Gabriel takes over at quarterback after Joe Flacco was benched. Gabriel, a third-round pick from Oregon, posted strong numbers in college, including 3,857 passing yards and 30 touchdowns in 2024. Running back Quinshon Judkins leads the Cleveland rushing attack, with 237 yards and two touchdowns on 49 carries. According to SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White, the Vikings are 3.5-point favorites, and the over/under for total points is set at 36. Historically, Minnesota leads the all-time series 12-5. The Vikings are looking to rebound after a narrow 24-21 loss to the Steelers, while the Browns aim to recover from a 34-10 defeat against the Lions. The Arizona Republic predicts a 24-14 victory for the Vikings. Both teams will be closely watched in this international matchup, with lineup adjustments potentially playing a decisive role in the outcome. For more updates and in-depth stats, follow the coverage on the official Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns pages on ESPN.