Week 5 Minnesota Vikings score predictions for Browns game in London

As we wrote about this week, Sunday's Vikings game in London feels about as close to must-win territory as a team can get in Week 5. If Minnesota plans to be in the playoff mix in the second half of this season, beating the Browns is absolutely essential, considering the schedule gauntlet that awaits after the bye week.

The Browns are 1-3, have the fourth-worst point differential in the NFL, and are giving third-round rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel his first career start. And yet, this is no easy task for the Vikings. They're down four offensive linemen for a matchup against Myles Garrett and Cleveland's menacing defensive front. In order to win the game, the Vikings will presumably have to get big plays from their defense and find a way to help Carson Wentz avoid major negatives.

Can they do it? Or will they head back to the U.S. on Monday with no victories to show for their 10-day international trip? Our Vikings On SI staff have made their score predictions.

Will Ragatz: Vikings 17, Browns 12

The over/under for this game is an astoundingly-low 35.5 points. I'm not sure it even gets to 30. The Vikings will likely struggle to run the ball efficiently with Jordan Mason, which will put them in some difficult passing situations where the Browns' defensive line can feast on Minnesota's depleted offensive line. The key for Kevin O'Connell is going to be the quick passing game, which I do think will work well enough to result in a few successful drives. And that'll be all the Vikings' offense needs to complement a defense that should make life miserable for Dillon Gabriel in his first NFL start. Those 12 points for the Browns will come from a touchdown, a field goal, and a safety, but it won't quite be enough.