On Sunday morning the NFL goes international for the third time this 2025 season.
NFL Week 5 Sunday kicks off in London as the Cleveland Browns (1-3) and Minnesota Vikings (2-2) clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings are eyeing a bounce-back after falling short against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first-ever Dublin game. Minnesota’s starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his third straight game and veteran Carson Wentz will get the start again. The Vikings backup has stepped up with McCarthy nursing a high ankle sprain.
Minnesota will try to get back in the win column against a reeling Browns team. Though it could be a tough task for Wentz behind an offensive line that will be missing three starters against a terrific Browns defense spearheaded by Myles Garrett.
Cleveland is turning to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel as the former Oregon Duck was named the Browns starter ahead of Week 5.
Joe Flacco has struggled to stay consistent, leading the Browns to just 14 points per game through the first month. Gabriel will be the 41st starting quarterback for the Browns since 1999. Kevin Stefanski could look to alleviate some of the pressure on Gabriel by leaning on the run game and fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins, who is averaging a robust 4.8 yards per carry.
Minnesota is 4-0 all-time in London games, but can Cleveland hand them their first loss in England’s capital city? Both teams are on a collision course across the pond for the third of seven NFL international games this season.
USA TODAY Sports will provide updates, highlights and more from the NFL London game below.
What time does Browns vs Vikings NFL London game start?
- Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET
The Browns and Vikings game will start at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 5.
What channel is Browns vs Vikings NFL London game today?
It’s another NFL Network exclusive game for the national audience hoping to find the Browns and Vikings action on their television screens.
For fans in the Minnesota and Cleveland markets, you can catch the contest on your local broadcast networks:
- TV channel: NFL Network
- Local: (Minnesota market): KMSP – Fox 9
- Local: (Cleveland market): WEWS – ABC 5
The NFL on Fox broadcasters will handle the game in London with Kenny Albert on the play-by-play duties. Jonathan Vilma joins him in the booth to provide analysis and NFL Network’s Sara Walsh reports from the sidelines. Mike Pereira serves as the rules analyst.
Is Shedeur Sanders playing today?
Sanders is set to be the Browns’ emergency third quarterback for a fifth straight week. With Gabriel taking over the starting duties, Flacco has been relegated to the backup role behind him.
Vikings record
The Vikings enter their Week 5 matchup vs. the Browns with a 2-2 record. They have wins over the Bengals and Bears with losses to the Steelers and Falcons.
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Vikings inactives vs. Browns
Minnesota will be without tackle Brian O’Neill, who was injured in Week 4 vs. the Steelers in Dublin. J.J. McCarthy continues to work back from an ankle injury.
Browns inactives vs. Vikings
No real surprises for the Browns inactive list vs. the Vikings in London, with Shedeur Sanders operating as the emergency third QB.
Browns vs. Vikings prediction
The Vikings are on upset alert this week. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz has played OK in relief of J.J. McCarthy, but diminishing returns last week vs. the Steelers means he may be in for a tough day at the office again. The Browns may get a spark in rookie Dillon Gabriel taking snaps, and leaning on the running game may be a recipe for success.
Prediction: Browns 21, Vikings 14
Where to stream Browns vs Vikings NFL London game
- Live stream:Fubo
Fans who prefer to stream the game can find it on NFL+ or Fubo, which comes with a free trial. Fubo carries NFL Network, as well as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you’ll be able to catch NFL games all season long.
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