Rookies Shine as Browns Edge Vikings in London Thriller Before 62,000 Fans at Tottenham Stadium

Week 5 NFL drama at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw the Cleveland Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings in front of a thunderous audience of over 62,000 fans. The foreign game delivered high-energy drama, rookie action, and a halftime show that mixed sport and entertainment.

Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel of Cleveland made an impression to remember, firing a touchdown pass to rookie Harold Fannin Jr. at the start of the first quarter. Running back Quinshon Judkins brought some zing with a 32-yard romp that set up the Browns to score, and it was 7-0 Cleveland.

The Vikings, who themselves were seeking a rebound from last week's loss in Dublin, couldn't get into stride. A promising drive was stopped by a Jordan Mason fumble, and their thin, injured offensive line couldn't hold off the Browns' fierce pass rush led by Myles Garrett. Quarterback Carson Wentz was under pressure the entire time, forced to have to hurry up and get rid of the ball before sacks.

Despite the miscues, the Vikings showed flashes of toughness, in chunk plays during the early going and a defense that kept the game in reach. Cleveland's calm and rookie energy finally were decisive.

The game wasn't just about football. British singer RAYE illuminated the halftime performance with a multicultural touch on the NFL's global ambitions. Fans across the UK and US tuned in through NFL Network and online streaming platforms, marking it an international event.

With this win, the Browns are now 2-3, and the Vikings fall to 2-3, with the stage set for a determining run next month.