Eight years laters, the two teams are headed back to London, with the Browns hosting the Vikings Oct. 5 at 9:30 am. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the U.S.

The Minnesota Vikings will play back-to-back international games early in the season, which could be a big advantage for them.

Last season, the Vikings finished the year with a sparkling 14-3 record but ended up getting trounced 27-9 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs against the resurgent Rams. Over the offseason, starting quarterback Sam Darnold bolted for the Seahawks; University of Michigan hero McCarthy fills his big shoes this year.

A view of the stadium during the singing of the national anthems before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in London. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Jets 23-17. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) AP