Cleveland Browns (2019-2024) vs Minnesota Vikings (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Minnesota Vikings take it 4-2.

Cleveland Browns · 2019-2024

Squad power 83.5 · headliner Myles Garrett '21 (93)

QBBaker Mayfield (76) · Jacoby Brissett (73) · Deshaun Watson (70)

RBNick Chubb (84) · Kareem Hunt (77) · Jerome Ford (75)

WRAmari Cooper (84) · Jarvis Landry (82) · Jerry Jeudy (81)

TEDavid Njoku (83) · Austin Hooper (72) · Jordan Akins (68)

EDGEMyles Garrett (93) · Olivier Vernon (83) · Jadeveon Clowney (82)

DTLarry Ogunjobi (82) · Sheldon Richardson (78) · Malik McDowell (72)

LBJoe Schobert (84) · B.J. Goodson (73) · Mack Wilson (72)

CBDenzel Ward (86) · Martin Emerson (82) · Greg Newsome (80)

SGrant Delpit (81) · John Johnson (76) · Damarious Randall (70)

Minnesota Vikings · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.8 · headliner Jared Allen '08 (94)

QBDaunte Culpepper (86) · Brad Johnson (74) · Tarvaris Jackson (74)

RBAdrian Peterson (85) · Chester Taylor (78) · Mewelde Moore (74)

WRBernard Berrian (79) · Nate Burleson (77) · Randy Moss (76)

TEVisanthe Shiancoe (77) · Jermaine Wiggins (72)

EDGEJared Allen (94) · Lance Johnstone (82) · Ray Edwards (77)

DTKevin Williams (94) · Pat Williams (75) · Spencer Johnson (72)

LBE.J. Henderson (80) · Sam Cowart (73) · Napoleon Harris (73)

CBAntoine Winfield (82) · Brian Williams (75) · Fred Smoot (72)

SDarren Sharper (84) · Cedric Griffin (80) · Dwight Smith (78)

Series result — Minnesota Vikings win 4-2

Game 1: Cleveland Browns 35-28

Game 2: Minnesota Vikings 30-23

Game 3: Cleveland Browns 34-29

Game 4: Minnesota Vikings 37-27

Game 5: Minnesota Vikings 32-30

Game 6: Minnesota Vikings 35-29

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