Cleveland
Browns
2-6
21
FINAL
23
Minnesota
Vikings
7-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-21, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle that showcased their resilience.
Cleveland's Darian Mensah was the standout performer for the Browns, throwing for an impressive 292 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with KC Concepcion Jr. proved lethal, as Concepcion racked up 148 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping Cleveland competitive throughout the game. However, the Vikings' defense managed to limit the Browns' ground attack, forcing them to rely heavily on the passing game.
On the defensive side, Andrew Van Ginkel made his mark with a crucial sack that disrupted Cleveland's momentum at a pivotal moment. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense stiffened, preventing the Browns from scoring on a promising drive and ultimately sealing the victory. With this win, the Vikings maintain their position in the playoff race, while the Browns face a critical juncture in their season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Mensah | QB | 40 | 23 | 57% | 292 | 3 | 0 | 105.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 46 | 23 | 50% | 200 | 1 | 0 | 69.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueben Owens II | HB | 12 | 53 | 4.4 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 35 | 2.5 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 80 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 21 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jelani Thurman | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rueben Owens II | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Harper | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 53 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

