Vikings 21–17 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Wentz (Minnesota Vikings), 56.8% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.14 total passing EPA. D. Gabriel (Cleveland Browns), 54.3% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.61 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson to CLE 37 for 38 yards (33-R.Hickman)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 21–17 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 7–10 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Carson Wentz
Top passer: Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play: (10:24) 27-J.Mason right guard to MIN 44 for 2 yards (91-A.Wright; 0-G.Newsome). FUMBLES (…
Game date: 2025-10-05

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 21–17 on 2025-10-05, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 10–7 halftime lead. Carson Wentz posted a game-high +10.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	0	7	7	0	21
Cleveland Browns	7	3	7	0	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 1

CLE 32

CLE 3

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:54TD
Harold Fannin Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
0-6
(6:54) 8-D.Gabriel pass short left to 44-H.Fannin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:49XP
Andre Szmyt
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
0-7
25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:37TD
Cam Akers
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 32
Score
6-7
(2:37) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 31-C.Akers. 31-C.Akers pass short right to 84-J.Oliver for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:30XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:13FG
Andre Szmyt
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 13
Score
7-10
(:13) 25-A.Szmyt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:15TD
Jordan Mason
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
13-10
(11:15) (Shotgun) 27-J.Mason up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:11XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
14-10
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:09TD
David Njoku
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 9
Score
14-16
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Gabriel pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:05XP
Andre Szmyt
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
14-17
25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:30TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 12
Score
20-17
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:25XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
21-17
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Carson Wentz · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.14 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.64 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
3David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
4Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
5Cam Akers · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.26 EPA/play
6Josh Oliver · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
7T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8Jalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Carson Wentz — MIN · Passing

Carson Wentz posted the highest total EPA (+10.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Carson Wentz's top snap (+3.67 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson to CLE 37 for 38 yards (33-R.Hickman).

Biggest single play (-4.18 EPA): Jordan Mason — (10:24) 27-J.Mason right guard to MIN 44 for 2 yards (91-A.Wright; 0-G.Newsome). FUMBLES (91-A.Wright), RECOVERED by CLE-9-G.Delpit at MIN 47.

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.14 total EPA
Dillon Gabriel (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -6.8% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.044	-0.008
Offensive success rate	46.8%	41.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.298	-0.075
Rush EPA/play	-0.429	-0.016
Defensive EPA/play	+0.008	-0.044
Defensive success rate	58.4%	53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.04 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -0.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +3.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Harold Fannin Jr. (Dillon Gabriel pass) (Q1 6:54)
Minnesota Vikings — Cam Akers (Cam Akers pass) (Q1 2:37)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Mason (Q3 11:15)
Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (Dillon Gabriel pass) (Q3 3:09)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Andre Szmyt (Q2 0:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 8-D.Gabriel pass short left to 44-H.Fannin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 6:49) — 25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 32 (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 31-C.Akers. 31-C.Akers pass short right to 84-J.Oliver for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 2:30) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 25-A.Szmyt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 27-J.Mason up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 11:11) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Gabriel pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 3:05) — 25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 0:25) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.5% · EPA +3.36]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 36-Z.Scott right guard to CLE 45 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire, 93-S.Harris). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire), RECOVERED by CLE-43-M.Diabate at CLE 45. PENALTY on CLE-93-S.Harris, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 [WPA -20.2% · EPA -4.13]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson to CLE 37 for 38 yards (33-R.Hickman). [WPA +18.3% · EPA +3.67]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 16-W.Reichard 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.15]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 8-D.Gabriel pass short left to 80-J.Thrash to MIN 27 for 22 yards (8-J.Okudah). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -0.37]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:24) — (10:24) 27-J.Mason right guard to MIN 44 for 2 yards (91-A.Wright; 0-G.Newsome). FUMBLES (91-A.Wright), RECOVERED by CLE-9-G.Delpit at MIN 47. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.18]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 36-Z.Scott right guard to CLE 45 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire, 93-S.Harris). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire), RECOVERED by CLE-43-M.Diabate at CLE 45. PENALTY on CLE-93-S.Harris, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 [WPA -20.2% · EPA -4.13]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson to CLE 37 for 38 yards (33-R.Hickman). [WPA +18.3% · EPA +3.67]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.5% · EPA +3.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 6:54 · MIN 1 · Score 0-6
(6:54) 8-D.Gabriel pass short left to 44-H.Fannin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 6:49 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:37 · CLE 32 · Score 6-7
(2:37) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 31-C.Akers. 31-C.Akers pass short right to 84-J.Oliver for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:30 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · MIN 13 · Score 7-10
(:13) 25-A.Szmyt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 11:15 · CLE 3 · Score 13-10
(11:15) (Shotgun) 27-J.Mason up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 11:11 · CLE 15 · Score 14-10
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:09 · MIN 9 · Score 14-16
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Gabriel pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:05 · MIN 15 · Score 14-17
25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · CLE 12 · Score 20-17
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:25 · CLE 15 · Score 21-17
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Carson Wentz (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns on 2025-10-05?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 21-17 in Week 5, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 21, Cleveland Browns 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — H. Fannin (D. Gabriel pass) (Q1 6:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Akers (C. Akers pass) (Q1 2:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Mason (Q3 11:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (D. Gabriel pass) (Q3 3:09) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 0:30) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Szmyt (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings), 56.8% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.14 total passing EPA. Dillon Gabriel (Cleveland Browns), 54.3% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.61 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson to CLE 37 for 38 yards (33-R.Hickman)..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Minnesota Vikings won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

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