Vikings Browns Prepare for London Week 5 NFL Clash Amid Injury, Jet Lag Challenges

The Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns are set to face off in London for their Week 5 matchup, with the Vikings aiming to avoid an early-season losing record amid a challenging upcoming schedule. The Vikings have the edge of acclimatizing to the time change, having been overseas longer than the Browns, who arrived late and dealt with travel fatigue. Minnesota's offensive line struggles, compounded by injuries, pose questions about their ability to move the ball against Cleveland's top-ranked defense, led by Myles Garrett. Cleveland's rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is expected to start, with the Browns using their time in England to prepare and adjust, embracing the unusual travel schedule. A recent trade has added intrigue, with Browns tackle Cam Robinson returning to face his former team, potentially earning the Vikings a compensatory draft pick. Beyond the field, the Browns engaged with local communities through their "Stay in the Game" program to combat absenteeism at a UK primary school, highlighting their broader outreach during the London visit.