Vikings at Browns live score updates: NFL preseason Week 2

Follow along as the Vikings take on the Browns in preseason action in Cleveland.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. / Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

The Vikings' stay in Cleveland, which included a pair of joint practices this week, is about to wrap up with a Week 2 preseason contest against the Browns on Saturday afternoon. Follow along here for updates.

Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the breakout star of last weekend's preseason opener, but he suffered a torn meniscus in that game and underwent season-ending surgery on Wednesday. Vikings fans will have to wait until next year's preseason to see McCarthy in game action again.

Starter Sam Darnold isn't going to play in this game either, which means the Vikings' quarterbacks will be Nick Mullens, Jaren Hall, and perhaps Matt Corral, who they just signed on Friday. It's unclear if Corral will be up to speed enough to play in Cleveland or if his Minnesota debut will come next Saturday in Philadelphia.

This second preseason game is a big one for the Vikings' young players and everyone who is fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster when cuts are made on August 27. There's still one more week of training camp and one final preseason contest, but this is a huge opportunity for players on the roster bubble to stand out and make their case.

We'll have live updates throughout the afternoon posted below.

Live updates

Final score: Vikings 27, Browns 12. Read the recap here.

Fourth quarter

1:54 — Matt Corral's first dropback with the Vikings just turned into a fumble out of the back of the end zone for a safety. Oops.

Vikings 27, Browns 10

10:20 — Jaren Hall just hit rookie Jeshaun Jones behind the Browns' defense for a 71-yard catch-and-run touchdown. That was a beauty.

Third quarter

Vikings 20, Browns 10

2:08 — The Browns cut into the lead a bit with a Cade York field goal. Lewis Cine is continuing to stand out in a good way for Minnesota.

Vikings 20, Browns 7

10:14 — What a sequence for the Vikings. They got a Bo Richter sack in the red zone, then a Dwight McGlothern interception that he ran back 90 yards for a near pick-six. Two plays later, Jaren Hall threw a fade to Malik Knowles on the goal line for a touchdown.

Second quarter

0:00 — The half comes to an end with a Lewis Cine interception. The Vikings will take a 6-point lead into the break.

Vikings 13, Browns 7

7:41 — Will Reichard hits another field goal for the Vikings, this one from 38 yards out. Nick Mullens has completed 9 of his first 18 passes for 107 yards and has taken two sacks.

First quarter

Vikings 10, Browns 7

4:26 — Will Reichard cashes in a field goal from 41 yards out to give the Vikings the lead back. The rookie has been outstanding all training camp long.

Vikings 7, Browns 7

7:18 — The Browns respond with a touchdown of their own on their first offensive possession. The big plays were a 15-yard gain on fourth down and a 28-yard pass interference penalty on Bobby McCain.

Vikings 7, Browns 0

11:45 — That was easy from the Vikings. They got the ball to open this game and drove 75 yards in 8 plays for a touchdown. Nick Mullens hit Trishton Jackson for a score after finding Jalen Nailor for a big play earlier in the drive. Kene Nwangwu also picked up a couple chunks on the ground.