- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns
- Event Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
- Broadcast: NFL Network, NFL+
- Point Spread: Browns (+3.5)
- Total Points Over/Under: 36.5
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The Minnesota Vikings (2-2) travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday to face off against the Cleveland Browns (1-3). Minnesota kicks off this contest as 3.5-point favorites according to bookmakers, with the over/under set at 36.5.
This season, the Minnesota Vikings hold a record of 2-2. In their most recent game, they matched up against the Pittsburgh Steelers, suffering a narrow defeat, 24-21. Jordan Mason led the ground game for the Vikings, carrying the ball 16 times for 57 yards (3.6 yards per attempt). Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson averaged 12.6 yards per catch, amassing 126 yards on 10 receptions. Quarterback Carson Wentz completed 30 of 46 passes for 350 yards and 2 touchdowns, though he also recorded 2 interceptions, finishing with a QB rating of 84.5. On defense, the Vikings allowed 131 rushing yards on 29 carries, yielding an average of 4.5 yards per rush. In the air, they permitted 18 completions on 22 attempts, totaling 182 yards with a completion rate of 81.8%. In total, the Vikings ran 66 plays for 372 offensive yards and managed 70 rushing yards, averaging 3.5 yards per carry.
This season, the Vikings have accumulated 1,176 total yards. They’ve successfully achieved 37 first downs and incurred a total of 37 penalties for 287 yards. In terms of scoring, Minnesota has produced 6 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. However, they’ve also turned the ball over 7 times, including 5 interceptions and 2 lost fumbles. On average, they register 109.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 20th in the league. Offensively, the Vikings score an average of 25.5 points per contest.
Defensively, the Vikings have yielded 606 passing yards, ranking 3rd in the league. They allow an average of 151.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 67.6%. In total, they have surrendered 521 rushing yards through 4 games, allowing 4 rushing touchdowns and 3 passing touchdowns. Overall, their defense has allowed 281.8 yards per game, placing them 7th in the league, with opponents averaging 20.0 points against them—ranking 9th in the NFL.
The Cleveland Browns enter this matchup with a disappointing record of 1-3. In their latest contest, they faced a loss against the Detroit Lions, finishing 34-10. Quinshon Judkins was a bright spot for the Browns, carrying the ball 21 times for 82 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. He also caught 4 passes for 33 yards (an average of 8.3 yards per catch). Quarterback Joe Flacco ended the game with 184 passing yards, completing 16 of 34 throws, and posting a QB rating of 39.3 along with 2 interceptions, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt. Cleveland’s run defense faced 29 attempts allowing 109 yards (3.8 yards per carry). In the passing department, their defense allowed a completion rate of 59.3%, giving up 168 yards on 16 of 27 passes. Overall, the Browns could only muster 249 total yards on 62 plays, averaging 4.0 yards per play, and they rushed for a total of 79 yards on 27 attempts, averaging 2.9 yards per carry.
The Browns’ offense averages 279.8 yards per game, ranking 27th in the NFL. They average 84.8 rushing yards per game, totaling 339 rushing yards for the season. Cleveland’s offense has committed 27 penalties costing 229 total yards, ranking 20th in the league for self-inflicted errors. In the passing game, they have achieved 780 yards this season, averaging 195.0 yards per contest, which places them 20th in the NFL. Unfortunately, the Browns rank 31st in scoring, averaging only 14.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Browns allow 25.5 points per game, sliding into 24th place in the league. They’ve given up 8 passing touchdowns while allowing 152.3 passing yards per game—ranking 4th in the league for passes allowed. Their rush defense has yielded 281 rushing yards (70.3 yards per game) alongside 2 rushing touchdowns this season. The Browns’ defense has logged 219 plays, which ranks them 2nd in the NFL, with 2 total turnovers this season. Overall, they have conceded 102 points.
Who will cover the spread in this Vikings-Browns NFL clash?
Expert Prediction: Select the Browns +3.5
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