The Minnesota Vikings will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of NFL preseason action.
The aim of the NFL preseason is to get players into shape and stay injury-free. The Vikings are struggling with both, having lost projected quarterback J.J. McCarthy for the entirety of the upcoming NFL season.
The unfortunate turn of events means Darnold will be called into action. The 27-year-old completed 4 of 8 passes for 59 yards (7.4 average) in his preseason debut. He will face off against Cleveland quarterbacks Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Jameis Winston in this game.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings NFL preseason game, plus plenty more.
Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings: Date and kick-off time
The Cleveland Browns will take on the Minnesota Vikings in a highly anticipated NFL game on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 4:25 pm ET/ 1:25 pm PT, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
| Date | Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 4:25 pm ET/ 1:25 pm PT |
| Venue | Cleveland Browns Stadium |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
How to watch Browns vs Vikings on TV & stream live online
TV channel: NFL+
However, if you are in the Cleveland or Minnesota, 506Sports.com has provided a handy list of channels on which you can watch locally:
- KMSP (FOX/9 - Minneapolis)
- Broadcasters: Paul Allen (play-by-play), Pete Bercich (color analyst)
- WEWS (ABC/5 - Cleveland)
- Broadcasters: Chris Rose (play-by-play), Nathan Zegura (color analyst)
Streaming service: FuboTV
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Browns vs Vikings
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Home: 807 (NE), 225 (CAR) | Away: 820 (NE), 381 (CAR)
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Browns vs Vikings team news
Cleveland Browns team news
Quarterback Deshaun Watson will sit out the Browns' second preseason game against the Vikings, just as he did in the first preseason matchup against the Packers. However, Watson will still get valuable practice time during joint sessions with the Vikings, while the game action will be handed over to quarterbacks Jameis Winston, Tyler Huntley, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
Minnesota Vikings team news
On Wednesday, the Vikings announced that quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season due to surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee. During the first day of joint practices, quarterback Sam Darnold took some reps, but head coach Kevin O'Connell does not expect Darnold to participate in Saturday’s preseason game. This leaves opportunities for Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall to see action.
Jordan Addison also got hurt on Wednesday, appearing after practice in a boot and crutches. It would come as no surprise if O'Connell treads on the side of caution this week and leaned much heavier on his fringe guys.
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