The Minnesota Vikings wanted J.J. McCarthy to practice, but the weather didn't cooperate in London, England, this week.

Also out but not on the injury report because they are on injured reserve are running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) and linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring). It's unclear if they'll be activated when the Vikings return from the Week 6 bye to face the Eagles in Minneapolis on Oct. 19.

The Minnesota Vikings have not started the 2025 NFL season well, securing just two wins. They have a chance to turn this around in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. However, Kevin O'Connell will face a tough challenge as he will be without several key players.

As for the UK and Ireland Minnesotan Vikings Fan Club, the plan is to host a tailgate before the Vikings play the Browns at a couple of pubs outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was a smashing success the first time they hosted the tailgate a few years ago.

The Steelers led 24-6 before the Vikings began a valiant comeback led by Carson Wentz, who despite not having three offensive linemen produced two late scoring drives. Pittsburgh, however, was able to avoid a monumental collapse after turning the Vikings over on downs on their final drive.

Find single game tickets to the Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns NFL Week 5 matchup on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Minnesota Vikings were hoping that their quarterback would be able to return for Sunday’s clash with the Cleveland Browns.