Vikings aim to rebound with three key trench battles shaping their London showdown with the Browns. Minnesota’s injury-riddled lineup must lean on disciplined protection and a run-pass balance to slow Cleveland’s relentless front. The battle lines: Darrisaw versus Garrett on the edge, the Vikings’ interior against Maliek Collins, and Jonathan Greenard pressuring Dillon Gabriel while Browns tackles try to slow the rush. A win would put Minnesota at 3-2 before the bye, while Cleveland looks to stabilize behind its rookie QB and a balanced attack.

Dillon Gabriel steps in as Cleveland’s Week 5 starter in London, replacing Joe Flacco after four games of turnover trouble and a 34-10 loss to Detroit. Minnesota likely tests the rookie with pressure while the Browns lean on a run-first, simplified attack to ease his transition. Cleveland’s offense has hovered around 14 PPG, so any spark from Gabriel—or a sharper ground game—could tilt a tight matchup in the Browns’ favor.

Aaron Rodgers headlines a Dublin showdown as he debuts with the Steelers against the Vikings, three weeks into a new offense. Minnesota’s defense, spearheaded by Brian Flores, applies relentless pressure with disguise-heavy looks, a test Rodgers acknowledges after last year’s London game three picks and three sacks. The Vikings are coming off a 48-10 throttling of Cincinnati, signaling cohesion, while Pittsburgh seeks rhythm in a work‑in‑progress attack on foreign soil.

Brian Flores has found a steady home with Minnesota, unleashing a flexible, high-pressure defense that another coach would label mad genius. Through three games, the unit sits among the leaders in key metrics while Flores’ blend of blitzes, zone schemes, and personnel tinkering fuels weekly turnover potential.

Ahead of the Dublin clash with Pittsburgh, Flores’ influence shows in smart free-agent bets (Rodgers, Greenard, Van Ginkel, Cashman, Murphy) and a defense that has produced five turnovers in the win over Cincinnati. Fantasy angles point to Vikings defenders driving value as the scheme tightens.