Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings – 1st Quarter Game Thread

Today, the Cleveland Browns are playing internationally in London as they take on the Minnesota Vikings. Will the Browns’ change at quarterback with Dillon Gabriel prove to help the offense, so the defense can actually take over a game? Or will the Vikings’ defense keep causing trouble for Cleveland’s broken offense?

Here are some features we’ve had this week to help preview the game:

• Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 5 Predictions – London calling for Dillon Gabriel
• Two matchups to watch in Browns vs. Vikings
• Browns vs. Vikings: Week 5 Need to Know
• Cleveland Browns fans are holding out hope that Dillon Gabriel will turn the season around
• Browns drop issue could increase with Dillon Gabriel in Week 5
• Browns travel schedule adds concern for Week 5: Players tired, coach notes uniqueness
• Browns, Vikings: 3 from Minnesota that will impact Week 5’s outcome the most

This is your game thread to discuss the first quarter of the game, so be sure to participate in the comments section below. As always, GO BROWNS!

VS.Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (in London)
Date/Time: Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM ET
Local Television: NFL Network – Kenny Albert (play-by-play) & Jonathan Vilma (analyst)
Local Radio: ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX