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by Erik Gibbs in NFL Picks
The Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns will take their talents overseas for a Sunday showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Both teams come into this international matchup looking to rebound from recent losses. Minnesota sits at 2-2, tied for third in the NFC North, while Cleveland has stumbled to a 1-3 record, also tied for third in the AFC North.
The Vikings were narrowly defeated 24-21 by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin last weekend, marking their second loss in three games. Despite the setback, they showed late resilience, nearly pulling off a comeback in the fourth quarter. Minnesota has struggled with consistency, but their effort and fight down the stretch offer hope heading into Week 5.
Cleveland's problems run deeper. The Browns were hammered 34-10 by the Detroit Lions, continuing a rough start to the season. Despite the lopsided scorelines in two of their four games, Cleveland's defense has actually played well statistically, limiting yardage but being let down by the offense's turnover issues.
Giving opponents a short field has repeatedly cost the Browns, putting too much pressure on the defense to hold. Still, the Browns boast one of the league's better pass rush units, which could be crucial in containing Minnesota's offense led by veteran quarterback Carson Wentz.
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Minnesota Vikings - Cleveland Browns Key Points
- The Browns are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. NFC North teams
- The Vikings are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 October games as favorites vs. AFC teams
- The Over is 0-8 in the Browns’ last 8 games vs. NFC North teams
- The Over is 1-7 in the Vikings’ last 8 Week 5 games
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Our Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns Prediction
Both teams are dealing with interesting quarterback dynamics. The Vikings appear committed to Carson Wentz for now, and while he brings experience, his play has been inconsistent. Wentz must limit mistakes and lean on Minnesota's strong running game and defense to control tempo.
On the other side, Cleveland is handing the reins to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who will be making his first career NFL start. Gabriel's athleticism and poise under pressure will be tested immediately by a Vikings defense likely to throw multiple looks at him to force mistakes. Expect Minnesota to disguise blitzes and try to capitalize on any rookie jitters.
Ultimately, this game might come down to who avoids turnovers and controls the clock. Minnesota's advantage lies in their experience and rhythm, having already played in Ireland last week and made the shorter trip to London. The Browns, meanwhile, must adjust to the travel and settle a shaky offense led by an untested quarterback.
If the Vikings can replicate their late-game energy from last week and pressure Gabriel early, they should have the upper hand. Expect a scrappy, low-scoring affair, but with Wentz managing the game and Minnesota's defense creating key takeaways, the Vikings look poised to edge out Cleveland in London. Our prediction for Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings: Under 36.5 points.
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