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The NFL’s international series continues this week as the league heads back to London.
After playing its first game overseas in 2007, the NFL has made London games a staple on the schedule every year. This season, the London slate opens with a battle between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns, two teams looking to ride their strong defenses.
The story of this game, though, is Dillon Gabriel, as the rookie is set to make his first NFL start. Gabriel, who was a third-round pick in the spring out of October, has appeared in a few games in relief of Joe Flacco, but now takes over for the veteran for the first time this year.
Cleveland also has a strong defense that is hoping to get a boost from the quarterback change. Star pass rusher Myles Garrett leads the way, as the Browns’ offensive struggles have made it tough on Cleveland’s defense so far this year.
The Vikings, meanwhile, are coming off a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Ireland last week, but they remained overseas to play back-to-back games in Europe. Minnesota enters this game at 2-2 but is currently dealing with quarterback issues, as Carson Wentz will start his third straight game.
Wentz won his first start in Minnesota but had a tough time last week against Pittsburgh. However, the Vikings’ defense remains one of the best in the league, as Brian Flores leads another unit that is sure to confuse its opponent.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates, and highlights from the Week 5 NFL London game between the Browns and Vikings. Follow along for updates.
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Dillon Gabriel stats todayCompletions/Attempts: 16/25Passing yards: 135 yardsTDs: 2INTs: 0Passer rating: 104.6Rushing yards: 5Rushing TDs: 0
This section will be updated following each Browns drive.
Browns vs. Vikings live updates, highlights from 2025 NFL London game
11:54 a.m.: FUMBLE! The Browns force another fumble, this time on Xavier Scott as Cleveland recovers in their own territory.
FUMBLE. Browns recover! 🇬🇧 @NFLUKIRE
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11:52 a.m.: Minnesota stops Cleveland short on third down, forcing the Browns to punt.
End of third quarter: Browns 17, Vikings 14
11:49 a.m.: Deep in their own territory, the Browns lean on Judkins, who gets around 9 yards on second down to create a 3rd-and-short.
11:44 a.m.: Mylse Garrett gets to Wentz to end the Vikings’ drive and force another punt.
11:41 a.m.: On a second-down screen pass, Jordan Mason gets tackled and is slow to get up, as he needs medical attention.
Browns 17, Vikings 14
11:35 a.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Gabriel finds Njoku on third down in the endzone for his second score of the game.
Gabriel fires one into Njoku for the lead! 🇬🇧 @NFLUKIRE
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11:33 a.m.: Facing 4th-and-short, Cleveland leans on Judkins again as the rookie runs for a first down. The Browns now have a first-and-goal situation.
11:31 a.m.: The Browns are now in the red zone as Gabriel and Judkins have Cleveland’s offense in a groove.
11:28 a.m.: Judkins has been the best player in this game, as he is dominating the Vikings defense on the ground. Clevland is moving the ball through the running game.
Vikings 14, Browns 10
11:22 a.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Mason finishes the drive off with a three-yard touchdown to give Minnesota its first lead of the day.
Jordan Mason gives Minnesota the lead! 🇬🇧 @NFLUKIRE
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11:20 a.m.: Jordan Mason has had a slow start, but he runs the ball for 14 yards on this play to get to a first-and-goal situation.
11:18 a.m.: The Vikings drive extends on another Browns penalty, getting Minnesota closer to midfield. Wentz then finds Justin Jefferson deep down field for 21 yards.
11:15 a.m.: We are back from halftime, as Carson Wentz appears ready to return despite his shoulder injury.
Halftime Browns 10, Vikings 7
10:56 a.m.: FIELD GOAL! Cleveland takes a three-point lead ahead of halftime.
10:55 a.m.: The Browns are unable to get across the endzone, leading to a field-goal attempt with 13 second left in the half.
10:51 a.m.: Gabriel is moving the Browns down the field, as Cleveland is now within the red zone as halftime quickly approaches.
Njoku making plays. Browns in the red zone. 🇬🇧 @NFLUKIRE
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10:48 a.m.: Wentz appeared to suffer a shoulder injury on the Vikings last offensive play, making his return questionable.
10:46 a.m.: On third down, Gabriel’s completion is a yard short, but Cleveland gets the first down with a Jerome Ford run on fourth down. The Browns are now in their two-minute offense.
10:42 a.m.: The defenses are dominating this game, as Cleveland forces another Minnesota punt by tackling Wentz short of the first down.
10:38 a.m.: The call is overturned, so the Browns will instead punt away.
10:36 a.m.: on 3rd-and-long, Gabriel makes a nice throw to Jerry Jeudy for a first down, but the play will be challenged by Minnesota.
10:32 a.m.: After penalties wiped out a big gain, Wentz rushes just short of the third down marker, leading to a punt.
10:24 a.m.: The Browns go three-and-out on their drive, but not before Gabriel tried to run for the first down on 3rd-and-long. However, he ended up two yards short.
10:19 a.m.: Cleveland’s defense ends the Vikings drive as they tackle Jordan Mason for a loss on 3rd-and-1.
10:17 a.m.: On third down, the Vikings get a gift as the Browns commit a holding penalty to extend the drive to midfield.
10:11 a.m.: Cleveland penalties keep pushing the Browns offense back, which forced them to punt away.
End of first quarter: Browns 7, Vikings 7
10:05 a.m.: A long Judkins touchdown is called back due to penalty, wiping out a huge play.
10:04 a.m.: Cleveland’s rookies are all over this game as Gabriel, Judkins, Fannin and Dylan Sampson are moving the ball.
Browns 7, Vikings 7
9:59 a.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota calls a trick play, with Cam Akers throwing the ball to Josh Oliver for six.
Cam Akers takes the direct snap and… THROWS A TD 🇬🇧 @NFLUKIRE
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9:58 a.m.: Minnesota is moving down the field through the air, as Wentz is finding multiple receivers for first downs.
9:54 a.m.: Carson Wentz and Justin Jefferson connect for a third-down conversion that gains around 15 yards.
Browns 7, Vikings 0
9:48 a.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Gabriel finds Harold Fannin Jr. in the endzone to open the scoring. It’s Fannin’s first NFL scores.
Dillon Gabriel’s first TD pass in the NFL 🔥
Browns strike first in London!
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9:46 a.m.: Facing a 4th-and-1, the Browns opt to go for it and convert with a Judkins run.
9:44 a.m.: Quinshon Judkins takes the first carry of the drive 32 yards and all the way inside the red zone, setting thing sup for the Browns.
9:41 a.m.: FUMBLE! Mason fumbles the ball on a carry near the 50, and Cleveland forces the first turnover of the game.
FUMBLE! Browns force a turnover.
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9:39 a.m.: A good start for the Vikings, who are moving down the field thanks to Jordan Mason and T.J. Hockenson. They started deep in their own territory and are now near midfield.
9:36 a.m.: Gabriel’s first pass comes after a penalty backs Cleveland up, but he finds David Njoku for a 13-yard gain. The Browns face third-and-short, but Gabriel’s pass falls incomplete as the punting unit comes out.
9:32 a.m.: We are underway from London! The Browns will get the ball first, which means it’s Dillon Gabriel time.
9:19 a.m.: And here are the Browns inactives, although Shefeur Sanders will dress as the emergency third quarterback.
Our inactives for Week 5 against the Vikings pic.twitter.com/3S7pycXjP9
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 5, 2025
9:14 a.m.: Here are the inactives for the Vikings, which includes starting tackle Brian O’Neill.
#MINvsCLE inactives
QB J.J. McCarthy
OLB Andrew Van Ginkel
C Micheal Jurgens
G Donovan Jackson
T Brian O’Neill
TE Ben Yurosek
DT Elijah Williams
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 5, 2025
9:00 a.m.: As the Browns look for their second win, Dillon Gabriel is warming up and preparing for his first carer NFL start.
Your first look at Dillon Gabriel’s arm as an NFL starter. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZwVJuVAbXW
— Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (@SpursStadium) October 5, 2025Where to watch Browns vs. VikingsBrowns vs. Vikings start timeDate: October 5Time: 9:30 a.m. ET
The Vikings and Browns will play in the first London game of the year, as the game will kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET. That means the game will begin at 2:30 p.m. local tim.
What channel is Browns vs. Vikings on todayTV channel: NFL NetworkLive stream: NFL+ Premium, Fubo
The London game between the Vikings and Browns can be live streamed on NFL+ Premium, along with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Vikings schedule 2025DateOpponentTimeTV Channel10/5@ Browns9:30 a.m.NFL Network10/19vs. Eagles1:00 p.m.Fox10/23@ Chargers8:15 p.m.Prime Video11/2@ Lions1:00 p.m.Fox11/9vs. Ravens1:00 p.m.Fox11/16vs. Bears1:00 p.m.Fox11/23@ Packers1:00 p.m.Fox11/30@ Seahawks4:05 p.m.Fox12/7vs. Commanders1:00 p.m.Fox12/14@ Cowboys8:20 p.m.NBC12/21@ Giants1:00 p.m.Fox12/25vs. Lions4:30 p.m.NetflixTBDvs. PackersTBDTBDBrowns schedule 2025DateOpponentTimeTV Channel10/5vs. Vikings9:30 a.m.NFL Network10/12@ Steelers1:00 p.m.CBS10/14vs. Dolphins1:00 p.m.CBS10/26@ Patriots1:00 p.m.Fox11/9@ Jets1:00 p.m.CBS11/16vs. Ravens4:25 p.m.CBS11/23@ Raiders4:05 p.m.CBS11/30vs. 49ers1:00 p.m.CBS12/7vs. Titans1:00 p.m.Fox12/14@ Bears1:00 p.m.Fox12/21vs. Bills1:00 p.m.CBS12/28vs. Steelers1:00 p.m.CBSTBD@ BengalsTBDTBD