Backup QB Nick Mullens throws TD pass in Vikings' 27-12 win over Browns in battle of roster reserves
— A devastating development for one of Minnesota's quarterbacks created an opportunity for another.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
27
Cleveland Browns
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| CLE | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
Huntington Bank Field · 68,035 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23-16 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Safety 1:54 27-12
Team Safety
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Touchdown 10:20 27-10
Jeshaun Jones 71 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Will Reichard Kick)
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Field Goal 2:08 20-10
Cade York 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:14 20-7
Malik Knowles 1 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Will Reichard Kick)
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Field Goal 7:41 13-7
Will Reichard 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:26 10-7
Will Reichard 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:18 7-7
D'Onta Foreman 1 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
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Touchdown 11:45 7-0
Trishton Jackson 14 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Will Reichard Kick)
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MIN
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:56 · End of Game
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CLE 0:56
4 plays, 11 yards, 0:58 · Interception
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MIN 1:54
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:10 · Safety
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Safety 1:54 27-12
Team Safety
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CLE 3:04
8 plays, 22 yards, 4:39 · Punt
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MIN 7:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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CLE 9:26
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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MIN 10:20
5 plays, 94 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:20 27-10
Jeshaun Jones 71 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Will Reichard Kick)
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CLE 13:02
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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MIN 0:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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CLE 2:08
13 plays, 55 yards, 8:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:08 20-10
Cade York 33 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 10:14
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:14 20-7
Malik Knowles 1 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Will Reichard Kick)
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CLE 10:58
7 plays, 54 yards, 4:02 · Interception
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MIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:20 · End of Half
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CLE 0:20
7 plays, 60 yards, 1:34 · Interception
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MIN 1:54
8 plays, 34 yards, 4:07 · Punt
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CLE 6:01
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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MIN 7:41
11 plays, 39 yards, 4:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:41 13-7
Will Reichard 38 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 11:58
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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MIN 14:10
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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CLE 1:56
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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MIN 4:26
9 plays, 47 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:26 10-7
Will Reichard 41 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 7:18
8 plays, 69 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:18 7-7
D'Onta Foreman 1 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
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MIN 11:45
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:45 7-0
Trishton Jackson 14 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Will Reichard Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
MIN
CLE
16
1st Downs
17
10
Passing 1st downs
11
5
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
2
6-13
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
58
Total Plays
63
303
Total Yards
288
5.2
Yards per Play
4.6
12
Total Drives
11
190
Passing
232
15/26
Comp/Att
27/37
6.1
Yards per pass
5.8
0
Interceptions thrown
3
5-32
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-29
113
Rushing
56
27
Rushing Attempts
23
4.2
Yards per rush
2.4
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
6-53
Penalties
4-40
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:30
Possession
33:30
Injuries
Cleveland Browns
- Deshaun Watson Questionable
- Denzel Boston Questionable
- Carson Schwesinger Questionable
- Jared Verse Questionable
- Elgton Jenkins Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
- Christian Darrisaw Questionable
- Kyler Murray Questionable
- Theo Jackson Questionable
- Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
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