The Minnesota Vikings completed their European tour by taking on the Cleveland Browns in Week 5. Previously undefeated in London, the team desperately needed a win to keep positive heading into the bye week.
Thankfully, the Vikings were able to get a 21-17 win on Sunday. Even though the offensive line was patchwork at best, quarterback Carson Wentz played well and didn't turn the ball over against a tough Browns defense.
There was also plenty to pick apart in this game. From the strange absence of Jordan Addison early in the game to a 51-yard field goal try that hit a camera wire in the stadium, fans were left with a lot to figure out from this game.
But which players looked great against the Browns and which ones struggled to make a positive impact on Sunday's international game?
Minnesota Vikings winners and losers from the team's Week 5 win over the Cleveland Browns
Vikings Winner No. 1
Ryan Wright - P
Lost in the great Minnesota Vikings comeback win was that punter Ryan Wright had a career day punting the ball. He kicked the ball away five times against Cleveland for 286 yards. That's an average of 57.2 yards per punt with his longest boot of the day going for 77 yards to flip the field for the purple and gold.
Vikings Loser No. 1
Adam Thielen - WR
It was expected that Adam Thielen's role with shrink when Jordan Addison returned from his suspension, but even with Addison benched for the first quarter, the veteran pass catcher was a non-factor in the game. He wasn't targeted by quarterback Carson Wentz and ended the game with no statistics.
Vikings Winner No. 2
Christian Darrisaw - LT
The offensive line for the Vikings was in shambles heading into Sunday's game, but that didn't stop left tackle Christian Darrisaw from showing why he's one of the best in the league. Cleveland's defense is legit, and Myles Garrett is usually a disruptor that teams struggle mightily to slow down. Yet, Darrisaw was more than up for the task.
Vikings Loser No. 2
Zavier Scott - RB
It's sad when a player gets an opportunity to show what they have to offer a team, and it doesn't go well. Zavier Scott had a great preseason and earned a spot on the roster, but lost a fumble and managed only 18 yards on five rushing attempts. He will need to be more productive, or he will be in danger of losing more snaps to Cam Akers.
Vikings winner No. 3
Justin Jefferson - WR
At this point, Minnesota Vikings fans expect greatness from wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Despite that, he always seems to make things happen. Although he didn't get in the end zone, he caught seven passes for 123 yards. That receiving total led the team. The next closest was Jordan Addison, who caught five passes for a third of Jefferson's yardage.