Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have won 1 Super Bowl (1969) compared to the Browns' 0, and currently lead the all-time head-to-head series 9-7 as of 2025. The Vikings have made 4 Super Bowl appearances while the Browns have never reached one, representing a significant difference in franchise success.
Cleveland Browns
NFL franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio established in 1946, member of AFC North division
Fans seeking a rebuilding team with young talent and potential for growth, or those interested in historic NFL franchises seeking redemption
Minnesota Vikings
NFL franchise based in Minneapolis, Minnesota established in 1960, member of NFC North division
Fans of historically successful franchises with established playoff pedigree, or those seeking a team with consistent division competitiveness
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe Minnesota Vikings have won 1 Super Bowl (1969) compared to the Browns' 0, and currently lead the all-time head-to-head series 9-7 as of 2025. The Vikings have made 4 Super Bowl appearances while the Browns have never reached one, representing a significant difference in franchise success.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedThe Minnesota Vikings are historically the more successful franchise with 1 Super Bowl championship, 4 Super Bowl appearances, 19 division titles, and 27 playoff appearances compared to the Browns' 0 championships and only 6 playoff appearances. Choose the Vikings if evaluating sustained organizational success and playoff consistency; choose the Browns if considering recent improvement, younger roster development, or rebuilding trajectory since 2020.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Super Bowl Victories:✓ Minnesota Vikings wins(1 championship (1969) vs 0 championships)
- Super Bowl Appearances:✓ Minnesota Vikings wins(4 appearances (1969, 1973, 1974, 1976) vs 0 appearances)
- All-Time Regular Season Record (through 2024):✓ Minnesota Vikings wins(552-610-10 (.475 win%) vs 515-638-11 (.447 win%))
Key Facts & Figures
80 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | 2 turnovers | |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2 | — | — |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | — | — |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | — | — |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | — | — |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | — | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings | |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings | |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings | |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings | |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 35.5% | — | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 11 | — | — |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | — | — |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — | — |
| Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — | — |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | — | — |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | — | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | Minnesota Vikings | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances) | 3 appearances | Minnesota Vikings | |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — | — |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | — | — |
| Points Against Per Game(PPG) | 478 | — | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 championships | 1 championship | |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | — | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(%) | 47.9% | — | — |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | — | — |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | — | — |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances) | 6 | — | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | — | — |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | — | — |
| Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG) | 21.5 | — | — |
| Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) | 118.2 | — | — |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | — | — |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | — | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | — | — |
| Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%) | 56.3% | — | — |
| Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions) | $3.2B | — | — |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Kevin Stefanski, 4 seasons | 3 seasons (O'Connell) | |
| Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles) | 2 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | — | — |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 4 | — | — |
| QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions) | $8.2M | — | — |
| Years in Current City(years) | 76 years (since 1950) | — | — |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 0 appearances | 4 appearances | |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | .475 (552-610-10) | |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | 19 titles | |
| Playoff Appearances(appearances) | 6 appearances | 27 appearances | |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins) | 7 wins (16 games) | 9 wins (16 games) | |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946 | 1960 | |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total | 4 total | |
| Passing Yards(yards) | 302 yards | 302 yards | |
| Rushing Yards(yards) | 70 yards | 70 yards | |
| First Downs(count) | 23 first downs | 23 first downs | |
| 2026 Salary Cap Space(millions USD) | $81.9 million | $81.9 million | |
| Total Cap Projected(millions USD) | $303.5 million | $303.5 million | |
| Total Offensive Yards(yards) | ~280 yards (estimated) | ~280 yards (estimated) | |
| Offensive Dominance Margin(yards) | Outgained by 139 | Outgained by 139 | |
| Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees) | 4 | 4 | |
| 2024 Regular Season Points For (Offense)(points) | 473 (5th NFL) | 473 (5th NFL) | |
| 2024 Regular Season Points Against (Defense)(points) | 361 (15th NFL) | 361 (15th NFL) | |
| Consecutive Seasons Without Losing Record(seasons) | 1 (currently) | 1 (currently) | |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 3 | 3 | |
| Conference Championships(titles) | 6 NFC Championships | 6 NFC Championships | |
| All-Time Regular Season Wins(wins) | 541 wins | 541 wins | |
| Franchise Winning Percentage(percentage) | .512 | .512 | |
| Playoff Appearances (All-Time)(appearances) | 35 appearances | 35 appearances | |
| Division Titles Won(titles) | 20 division titles | 20 division titles | |
| Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years) | 0 years (2024 playoffs) | 0 years (2024 playoffs) |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
- 0 championshipsSuper Bowl Victories1 championship (1969)(winner)
- 0 appearancesSuper Bowl Appearances4 appearances (1969, 1973, 1974, 1976)(winner)
- 515-638-11 (.447 win%)All-Time Regular Season Record (through 2024)552-610-10 (.475 win%)(winner)
- 8 total (all pre-1965)(winner)Conference Championships4 total (1969, 1973, 1974, 1976)
- 8 division titlesDivision Titles19 division titles(winner)
- 7 winsHead-to-Head Series Record (all-time through 2025)9 wins(winner)
- 6 appearances totalPlayoff Appearances27 playoff appearances(winner)
- Super Bowl Victories
Cleveland Browns
0 championships
Minnesota Vikings
1 championship (1969)(winner)
- Super Bowl Appearances
Cleveland Browns
0 appearances
Minnesota Vikings
4 appearances (1969, 1973, 1974, 1976)(winner)
- All-Time Regular Season Record (through 2024)
Cleveland Browns
515-638-11 (.447 win%)
Minnesota Vikings
552-610-10 (.475 win%)(winner)
- Conference Championships
Cleveland Browns
8 total (all pre-1965)(winner)
Minnesota Vikings
4 total (1969, 1973, 1974, 1976)
- Division Titles
Cleveland Browns
8 division titles
Minnesota Vikings
19 division titles(winner)
- Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time through 2025)
Cleveland Browns
7 wins
Minnesota Vikings
9 wins(winner)
- Playoff Appearances
Cleveland Browns
6 appearances total
Minnesota Vikings
27 playoff appearances(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | 2 turnovers |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | — |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | — |
| Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count) | 4-2 | — |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2 | — |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | — |
| First Downs(count) | 23 first downs | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | — |
| 2026 Roster Building Moves(deals) | Standard approach | — |
| Game Execution Rating(score) | Fair - Turnover issues | — |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | — |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 35.5% | — |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | — |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns(winner) | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards) | Deshaun Gabriel 110 yards | — |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | — |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | — |
Show 2 more attributesPassing Yards(yards) 302 yards — Rushing Yards(yards) 70 yards — | ||
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings(winner) |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings(winner) |
| Years in NFL(seasons) | 77 seasons overall | — |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — |
| 2025 Season Starting QB Experience(years) | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings |
| Elite Wide Receiver Presence | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Cleveland Browns(winner) | Minnesota Vikings |
| Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG) | 20.2 | — |
| Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%) | 46.7% | — |
| Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Quinshon Judkins 827 yards | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 11 | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses) | Below .500 | — |
| 2025 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 | — |
| 2025-2026 Season Record(wins-losses) | 9-8 | — |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | — |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | — |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Quarterback TD:INT Ratio (2025)(ratio) | 19:10 | — |
| Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | — |
| Franchise Era(years) | 73rd season (2025) | — |
| Quarterback Competition Level | Multiple starters (Watson, Gabriel, Flacco) | — |
| Defense Ranking(ranking) | 32nd | — |
| Points Against Per Game(PPG) | 478 | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins) | 6-9 | — |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — |
| 2025 Head-to-Head Result(final score) | Lost 29-31 | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 championships | 1 championship(winner) |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 0 appearances | 4 appearances(winner) |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | 19 titles(winner) |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total(winner) | 4 total |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances) | 3 appearances(winner) | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2024 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 (5th place, AFC North) | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | — |
| 2023 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 11-6 | — |
| Head-to-Head December 14, 2025(points) | Lost 3-31 | — |
| QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%) | ~55% | — |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(%) | 47.9% | — |
| All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses) | 544-689-10 (.441 win percentage) | — |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | — |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record (Since 1996)(wins-losses) | 29-35 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances) | 6 | — |
| Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG) | 21.5 | — |
| Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) | 118.2 | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | — |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | — |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | — |
| Conference Championships(titles) | 6 NFC Championships | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record(W-D-L) | 29-35 | — |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins) | 7 wins (16 games) | 9 wins (16 games)(winner) |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | — |
| Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years) | 0 years (2024 playoffs) | — |
| Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%) | 56.3% | — |
| Consecutive Seasons Without Losing Record(seasons) | 1 (currently) | — |
| Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions) | $3.2B | — |
| Head-to-Head Record (All-Time)(wins-losses) | 42-81-1 vs Steelers | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Kevin Stefanski, 4 seasons(winner) | 3 seasons (O'Connell) |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Win(years) | Never won | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 4 | — |
| QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions) | $8.2M | — |
| Years in Current City(years) | 76 years (since 1950) | — |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | — |
| Division Titles Won(titles) | 20 division titles | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | .475 (552-610-10)(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances(appearances) | 6 appearances | 27 appearances(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances (All-Time)(appearances) | 35 appearances | — |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946(winner) | 1960 |
| 2026 Salary Cap Space(millions USD) | $81.9 million | — |
| Total Cap Projected(millions USD) | $303.5 million | — |
| Offensive Philosophy(strategy type) | Pass-first attack | — |
| Total Offensive Yards(yards) | ~280 yards (estimated) | — |
| Offensive Dominance Margin(yards) | Outgained by 139 | — |
| Pass Game Effectiveness(null) | Unable to maintain drives | — |
| Run Game Success(null) | Limited opportunities | — |
| Season Status (2026)(null) | Rebuilding/Structural changes | — |
| Roster Construction Grade(null) | Undergoing improvements | — |
| Defensive Pressure(null) | Inconsistent pass rush | — |
| 2026 NFL Snap Count Depth(null) | Limited depth at key positions | — |
| Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees) | 4 | — |
| 2024 Regular Season Points For (Offense)(points) | 473 (5th NFL) | — |
| 2024 Regular Season Points Against (Defense)(points) | 361 (15th NFL) | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 3 | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Wins(wins) | 541 wins | — |
| Franchise Winning Percentage(percentage) | .512 | — |
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·5 cons across both
Cleveland Browns
Pros
- Won 8 conference championships (all era-adjusted, pre-1965)
- Strong recent offensive weapons including WR Amari Cooper and young QB prospects
- Home stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium has strong fan support and intimidating atmosphere
- Competitive in AFC North despite tough division rivals
- Improved playoff appearances from 2020 onward with 2 playoff wins since 2020
Cons
- 0 Super Bowl championships in 79-year franchise history
- Chronic quarterback instability with 29 different starting QBs since 1999
- Only 6 total playoff appearances in franchise history
Minnesota Vikings
Pros
- 1 Super Bowl championship (Super Bowl IV in 1969, then 4 total SB appearances)
- 19 division titles across franchise history showing sustained success
- 27 playoff appearances demonstrating consistent competitiveness
- Strong recent seasons with competitive NFC North roster
- Historic winning percentage of .475 versus Browns' .447
Cons
- Only 1 Super Bowl victory in 65 years despite 4 Super Bowl appearances—high expectations vs. limited championship results
- Struggled with playoff heartbreak in recent decades with multiple near-miss playoff runs
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
No, the Cleveland Browns have never won a Super Bowl championship in their 79-year franchise history. They have never even appeared in a Super Bowl. The franchise won 8 conference championships, but all occurred prior to 1965, before the Super Bowl era began in 1966.
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