NFL Week 5: International Game, Star Returns, and Season-Defining Matchups
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October 7, 2025 Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season delivers an exciting slate that includes the season's first international game, the return of injured quarterbacks, and several matchups with potential to alter the season's trajectory. While some teams enter their first bye week, others will seek escape from crisis or confirmation of strong starts. Here's what awaits in the weekend's action. International Showcase: NFL Returns to London Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 9:30 AM ET) The NFL's London debut for 2025 features rookie Dillon Gabriel making his starting quarterback debut for the Browns. This early-morning kickoff for American viewers brings international flair to Week 5, with the Vikings looking to maintain momentum while Cleveland tests whether their first-round draft pick is ready for prime time. Gabriel enters a challenging situation - starting on foreign soil against a Vikings defense that has been stout early in the season. His abi...