Wentz, Vikings Rally in London to Beat Browns 21-17, Enter Bye at 3-2
Severe line absences plus a leaky run defense leave fixes to tackle before the Eagles visit Oct. 19.
Overview
- Carson Wentz capped a 10-play, 80-yard drive with a 12-yard touchdown to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds left to secure the win.
- Playing through a second-quarter shoulder hit, Wentz went 25-of-34 for 236 yards, while Justin Jefferson posted seven catches for 123 yards.
- Minnesota finished with a patchwork offensive line as multiple starters sat, Blake Brandel snapped at center for the first time, and late injuries forced further reshuffling.
- The run defense faltered again, yielding 140 rushing yards on 32 carries to Cleveland, and penalties plus two fumbles nearly swung the game away.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell expects Donovan Jackson, Michael Jurgens and J.J. McCarthy to practice next week as Blake Cashman’s return window opens, with Ryan Kelly out indefinitely and a tough three-game stretch against the Eagles, Chargers and Lions ahead.