Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns, Week 5 2025
Minnesota Vikings
Won
21
Cleveland Browns
17
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Browns | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
MIN 21CLE 17 Final
Passing leader
14.7PPR pts
25/34, 236 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
19.3PPR pts
7 REC, 123 YDS
Browns leader
18.7PPR pts
6 REC, 67 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Maliek Collins
2 SACK, 2 TKL
Vikings 21, Browns 17: Minnesota rallies from 3 down at halftime
Minnesota erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Cleveland 14–7 after the break to win 21–17. The Vikings finished with a 349–322 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play.
The Browns went 3-for-15 on third down.
Key advantages
- +0.9 yards/play MIN 5.7 · CLE 4.8
- +27 total yards MIN 349 · CLE 322
- +13% third-down rate MIN 33% · CLE 20%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Vikings | Stat | Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 349 | Total yards | 322 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 20% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 61 | Plays | 67 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 29:31 | Time of possession | 30:29 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored three touchdowns; the Browns scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | MIN | CLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:49 | CLE | Dillon Gabriel → Harold Fannin Jr., 1-yard TD Takes leadAndre Szmyt XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2:30 | MIN | Cam Akers → Josh Oliver, 32-yard TD Ties gameWill Reichard XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 0:09 | CLE | Andre Szmyt 31-yard FG Takes lead | 7 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:11 | MIN | Jordan Mason 3-yard TD run Takes leadWill Reichard XP | 14 | 10 |
| 3:05 | CLE | Dillon Gabriel → David Njoku, 9-yard TD Takes leadAndre Szmyt XP | 14 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 0:25 | MIN | Carson Wentz → Jordan Addison, 12-yard TD Game winnerWill Reichard XP | 21 | 17 |
Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Browns, Week 5 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Justin Jefferson19.3 PTSWR11
- David Njoku18.7 PTSTE7
- Dillon Gabriel16.1 PTSQB20
- Jordan Addison15.1 PTSWR19
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Wentz | 14.7 | QB23 | 25/34 | 236 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 102.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Dillon Gabriel | 16.1 | QB20 | 19/33 | 190 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 94.3 | |
| Max Brosmer | -0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | -1 | 0 | — |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 19.3 | WR11 | WR | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 123 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| David Njoku | 18.7 | TE7 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 67 | 1 | |
| Jordan Addison | 15.1 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 41 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Quinshon Judkins | 13.8 | RB20 | RB | 23 | 110 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jordan Mason | 12.6 | RB22 | RB | 13 | 52 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| Josh Oliver | 11.5 | TE14 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 35 | 1 | |
| Harold Fannin | 11.3 | TE15 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | 1 | |
| T.J. Hockenson | 9.8 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 38 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Nailor | 7.2 | WR58 | WR | 1 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jerome Ford | 5.8 | RB39 | RB | 5 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | |
| Isaiah Bond | 4.9 | WR69 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jerry Jeudy | 3.5 | WR79 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jamari Thrash | 3.2 | WR84 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | |
| Dylan Sampson | 1.2 | RB65 | RB | 1 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| Malachi Corley | 1.1 | WR99 | WR | 1 | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Zavier Scott | -0.2 | — | RB | 5 | 18 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share34 targets
- Justin Jefferson32%, 11 targets
- T.J. Hockenson18%, 6 targets
- Jordan Addison18%, 6 targets
- Jalen Nailor12%, 4 targets
- Jordan Mason12%, 4 targets
- Other9%, 3 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Cleveland Browns
Snap Share
Target Share32 targets
- David Njoku28%, 9 targets
- Isaiah Bond22%, 7 targets
- Jerry Jeudy16%, 5 targets
- Harold Fannin13%, 4 targets
- Jerome Ford6%, 2 targets
- Other16%, 5 targets
Carry Share32 carries
- , 23 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 65 | 100% | 11 | 32% | 0 |
| David Njoku | 67 | 96% | 9 | 28% | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 63 | 90% | 5 | 16% | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 55 | 85% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Harold Fannin | 55 | 79% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | 49 | 75% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | 43 | 66% | 4 | 12% | 13 |
| Jalen Nailor | 42 | 65% | 4 | 12% | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | 40 | 57% | 7 | 22% | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | 39 | 56% | 2 | 6% | 23 |
| Josh Oliver | 29 | 45% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Jamari Thrash | 28 | 40% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | 26 | 37% | 2 | 6% | 5 |
| Adam Thielen | 14 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Zavier Scott | 14 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 5 |
| Malachi Corley | 12 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Blake Whiteheart | 7 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | 7 | 10% | 2 | 6% | 1 |
| Cam Akers | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Gage Larvadain | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+6.4Josh Oliver11.5 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.0Isaiah Bond4.9 PTS vs 11.9 xFP
- Highest expected volume18.8 xFPJustin Jefferson19.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 19.3 | 18.8 | +0.5 | 100% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 32% |
| Quinshon JudkinsCLE · RB | 13.8 | 18.3 | −4.5 | 56% | 72% car | — | 0 | 23 | 72% | 2 | 6% |
| Carson WentzMIN · QB | 14.7 | 17.0 | −2.3 | 98% | 34 att | — | 34 | 3 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Dillon GabrielCLE · QB | 16.1 | 15.9 | +0.2 | 100% | 33 att | — | 33 | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| David NjokuCLE · TE | 18.7 | 15.3 | +3.4 | 96% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 28% |
| Jordan MasonMIN · RB | 12.6 | 15.2 | −2.6 | 66% | 57% car | — | 0 | 13 | 57% | 4 | 12% |
| Isaiah BondCLE · WR | 4.9 | 11.9 | −7.0 | 57% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 22% |
| Jordan AddisonMIN · WR | 15.1 | 10.2 | +4.9 | 75% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| T.J. HockensonMIN · TE | 9.8 | 10.2 | −0.4 | 85% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Jerry JeudyCLE · WR | 3.5 | 8.5 | −5.0 | 90% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Jalen NailorMIN · WR | 7.2 | 7.5 | −0.3 | 65% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 4 | 12% |
| Harold Fannin Jr.CLE · TE | 11.3 | 6.8 | +4.5 | 79% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Jerome FordCLE · RB | 5.8 | 6.6 | −0.8 | 37% | 16% car | — | 0 | 5 | 16% | 2 | 6% |
| Josh OliverMIN · TE | 11.5 | 5.1 | +6.4 | 45% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Dylan SampsonCLE · RB | 1.2 | 4.1 | −2.9 | 10% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 2 | 6% |
| Zavier ScottMIN · RB | -0.2 | 3.2 | −3.4 | 22% | 22% car | — | 0 | 5 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| Jamari ThrashCLE · WR | 3.2 | 1.7 | +1.5 | 40% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Malachi CorleyCLE · WR | 1.1 | 0.6 | +0.5 | 17% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Max BrosmerMIN · QB | -0.1 | 0.6 | −0.7 | 2% | 0 att | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Cam AkersMIN · RB | 5.3 | 0.4 | +4.9 | 2% | 0% tgt | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Vikings 34 targets and 23 carries; Browns 32 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Carson Wentz
25 of 34 passing for 236 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 13 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.0 expected.
Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →Dillon Gabriel
19 of 33 passing for 190 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 5 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.9 expected.
Justin Jefferson Strong role
11 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 123 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.
Jordan Mason
4 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 4 yards; 13 carries (57% of the team's) for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.
Quinshon Judkins Volume, no payoff
2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 18 yards; 23 carries (72% of the team's) for 110 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.3 expected.
Season high in carries (23).
David Njoku
9 targets (28% of the team's), 6 catches for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.
Season high in targets (9). Best fantasy game of the season.
Isaiah Bond Unlucky
7 targets (22% of the team's), 2 catches for 29 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (7).
Jerry Jeudy Unlucky
5 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock down: Jordan Addison played 75% of the snaps, down from a 96% season average.
- Stock down: Jalen Nailor played 65% of the snaps, down from a 83% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Vikings D | Browns D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| RBs | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| WRs | 23.5 | 26.0 |
| TEs | 10.7 | 12.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Cleveland opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.
Browns win probability
Key Swings
- +21Gabriel → Fannin, 1-yd TD50% → 71%Q1 6:49
- −22Akers → Oliver, 32-yd TD72% → 50%Q1 2:30
- −30Mason 3-yd TD run63% → 33%Q3 11:11
- +36Gabriel → Njoku, 9-yd TD29% → 66%Q3 3:05
- −100Wentz → Addison, 12-yd TD>99% → <1%Q4 0:25
Swing in Browns win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Minnesota Vikings | Measure | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 67 |
| 62% | Pass rate | 52% |
| 6.6 | Yds / dropback | 5.2 |
| 4.2 | Yds / carry | 4.4 |
| 3/9 | Third downs | 3/15 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 6 fewer plays but gained 1.4 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- MIN Jefferson 32% · Addison 18% · Hockenson 18%
- CLE Njoku 28% · Bond 22% · Jeudy 16%
Possession Results
| Result | MIN | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 2 |
| Field goals | 0 | 1 |
| Punts | 5 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
CLE turnover edge: +2
- The Browns opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 47-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | Q1 15:00 | 4 | 7 | 1:59 | Punt |
| MIN | Q1 13:01 | 6 | 36 | 2:44 | Fumble |
| CLE | Q1 10:17 | 7 | 47 | 3:28 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q1 6:49 | 8 | 82 | 4:19 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q1 2:30 | 6 | 12 | 3:02 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 14:28 | 6 | 29 | 3:30 | Punt |
| CLE | Q2 10:58 | 3 | 8 | 2:21 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 8:37 | 3 | 9 | 2:23 | Punt |
| CLE | Q2 6:14 | 4 | 8 | 2:09 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 4:05 | 3 | 8 | 1:35 | Punt |
| CLE | Q2 2:30 | 14 | 53 | 2:21 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 0:09 | 1 | -1 | 0:09 | End of half |
| MIN | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 71 | 3:49 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q3 11:11 | 13 | 69 | 8:06 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 3:05 | 3 | -5 | 2:09 | Punt |
| CLE | Q3 0:56 | 3 | 9 | 1:51 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 14:05 | 1 | -3 | 0:04 | Fumble |
| CLE | Q4 14:01 | 3 | 4 | 1:37 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 12:24 | 7 | 42 | 2:43 | Missed FG |
| CLE | Q4 9:41 | 5 | 17 | 2:48 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 6:53 | 6 | -2 | 3:26 | Punt |
| CLE | Q4 3:27 | 3 | -1 | 0:22 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 3:05 | 10 | 80 | 2:40 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q4 0:25 | 3 | 44 | 0:25 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Vikings vs Browns Head-to-Head
The Vikings and Browns first met in 1965 and have played 18 times since.
- All-time series
- 13–5Vikings lead, 18 meetings since 1965
- Postseason
- 1–0Vikings won in 1969
- Largest Vikings win
- 51–31969
- Largest Browns win
- 14–72021
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, B = Browns win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 5 Vikings vs Browns MIN 21 CLE 17 MIN W
- 2021 Wk 4 Browns at Vikings, 2021 Wk 4 recap CLE 14 MIN 7 CLE W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Vikings | Stat | Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 5-12 |
| 20.2 | Points per game | 16.4 |
| 275.0 | Yards per game | 262.2 |
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 4.3 |
| 19.6 | Points allowed per game | 22.3 |
| 282.6 | Yards allowed per game | 283.6 |
Vikings and Browns in Fantasy
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Vikings vs Browns Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Vikings vs Browns Week 5 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 21–17 in Week 5 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 5, 2025. See the Vikings' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Vikings vs Browns?
The final score was Vikings 21, Browns 17. The Browns led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 14, Browns 7.
What happened in the Vikings vs Browns game?
Minnesota erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Cleveland 14–7 after the break to win 21–17. The Vikings finished with a 349–322 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play. Justin Jefferson led all players with 7 catches for 123 yards. The Vikings committed 2 turnovers, the Browns none.
What was the game-winning score in Vikings vs Browns?
Carson Wentz's 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 0:25 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 21–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Browns?
Justin Jefferson led the game with 19.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR11 of Week 5, on 7 catches for 123 yards. David Njoku was next with 18.7 (TE7). See Justin Jefferson's 2025 game log.
Who led Vikings vs Browns in passing, rushing and receiving?
Carson Wentz (MIN) led all passers with 25 of 34 for 236 yards and a touchdown. Quinshon Judkins (CLE) led in rushing with 23 carries for 110 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 123 yards.
How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Browns?
Justin Jefferson scored 19.3 points in PPR leagues, 15.8 in half-PPR and 12.3 in standard scoring against the Browns in Week 5 of the 2025 season, on 7 catches for 123 yards. He drew 32% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Browns?
Josh Oliver outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 11.5 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+6.4). Isaiah Bond fell furthest short, with 4.9 points on 11.9 xFP (−7.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Browns?
Justin Jefferson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Vikings come back to beat the Browns?
The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Carson Wentz's 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Carson Wentz's 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Browns?
The Browns won the turnover battle 2–0: the Vikings gave the ball away 2 times and the Browns not at all. The Vikings won the game anyway.
What was the turning point of Vikings vs Browns?
Carson Wentz's 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 0:25 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Browns' win probability from >99% to <1%.
What is the all-time Vikings vs Browns record?
The Vikings lead the all-time series 13–5 across 18 meetings since 1965, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Vikings and Browns last play before this game?
Before Week 5 of 2025, they last met in the 2021 season on October 3, 2021, when the Browns beat the Vikings 14–7.
Have the Vikings and Browns met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1969 playoffs. The Vikings are 1–0 against the Browns in the postseason.