Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 5, 2025
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The Minnesota Vikings visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the opening kickoff at 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network and NFL+. Minnesota is 2–2 after a 24–21 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday and sits T-2nd in the NFC North. Cleveland is 1–3 after a 34–10 loss at Detroit on Sunday and sits in 4th place in the AFC North. Join a passionate community of fans who rely on our data-driven free NFL picks to secure their victories.
Minnesota Vikings Preview
Minnesota has kept things simple: quick throws, a steady run game, and solid special teams. Carson Wentz is 44-of-66 for 523 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in two games. Jordan Mason has 271 rushing yards on 56 carries with 2 scores. Justin Jefferson leads the passing game with 22 catches for 326 yards and a touchdown, and T.J. Hockenson is a reliable pass catcher as well as blocker at tight end.
The offensive line needs to be watched due to injuries. Right tackle Brian O’Neill (knee) and center Ryan Kelly (concussion) are questionable. If they play, the short-passing game and play-action shots will continue for the Vikings, but if both, either one or the other does not play, the offense will have to adjust. The defense brings steady pressure: 11 team sacks through four games, with Jalen Redmond leading with 3.0, and help from Dallas Turner and Jonathan Greenard. Kicker Will Reichard is perfect this season, going 8-for-8 in field goals, with a long of 62.
Cleveland Browns Preview
Cleveland has struggled to move the ball through the air. Joe Flacco is 93-of-160 for 815 yards with 2 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. The Browns rely on a ground game with Quinshon Judkins (49 rushes, 237 yards, 2 TDs) and short throws to tight ends Harold Fannin Jr. (17 catches) and David Njoku (14). Jerry Jeudy leads with 182 receiving yards, while Cedric Tillman has caught both of Flacco’s touchdown passes.
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Health is a concern. Right tackle Jack Conklin is inactive, and DeAndre Carter (knee) plus Tillman (hamstring) are both questionable, which will result in more running plays for the Browns. The defense remains the strength of the Browns. Myles Garrett has 4.0 sacks, and the defense has 11 overall. Punter Corey Bojorquez has a strong 46.3-yard punting average and nine punts inside the 20, which can create better field position for the Browns.
Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns Prediction
On a neutral field in London, the team with a steadier quarterback and better play on both sides of the line of scrimmage will end up winning. Minnesota has run the ball better, finished drives with touchdowns or field goals, and created pressure on defense. Cleveland’s pass rush can stall opponents’ possessions, but the offense has had trouble finishing drives. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Vikings win and cover ATS 20–13.
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