Overview

• Carson Wentz returned from a second-quarter shoulder issue to complete 25 of 34 for 236 yards and hit Jordan Addison for the winning 12-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left.
• Jordan Addison was benched early for missing a walkthrough, then caught the final three passes of the decisive drive, including the game-winner.
• A battered offensive line forced guard Blake Brandel to start at center with multiple starters sidelined, yet the offense totaled 349 yards on 61 plays.
• Run-defense problems continued as Cleveland logged 32 rushes for 140 yards and a touchdown, mirroring recent Vikings struggles against the run.
• Self-inflicted errors persisted with seven penalties and lost fumbles by Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott as Minnesota overcame a minus-two turnover margin; Cleveland dropped to 1-4 with rookie Dillon Gabriel making his first start.