Vikings Postgame Report: Vikings Defeat The Browns 21-17 In London, Improve to 3-2 Heading Into The Bye Week - Wk05
Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. The Vikings staged a late 4th quarter comeback to take the lead on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Carson Wentz to Wide Receiver Jordan Addison with 0:25 left on the clock. The Vikings improved to 3-2 on the season and 5-0 all-time when playing in London. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished the game 25-of-34 passing for 236 yards, threw a TD, and added 13 yards on the ground. Running Back Jordan Mason also added 52 yards and a touchdown on the ground to lead the team. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson repeated his big overseas output with a 7 catch, 123-yard performance against the tough Browns defense. Tight End Josh Oliver also added a touchdown reception in the 1st quarter to open the Vikings scoring on a 32-yard pass from Running Back Cam Akers. Defensively, Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and Defensive End Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins both notched sacks in the game on Browns rookie Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, while Linebacker Eric Wilson led the team with 9 tackles in the game. Kicker Will Reichard added 3 extra points for Minnesota in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the Vikings squad battling through injury adversity to earn the victory, Carson Wentz stepping up once again to lead this team, the need to clean up the easy mistakes, and the importance of grabbing a huge victory going into the Bye Week. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.