Final · Kickoff
2009 Regular season · Week 1 · Cleveland Browns Stadium
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 34–20 on the road at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Week 1 of the 2009 regular season on September 13, 2009.
The result moved the Vikings to 1–0 and dropped the Browns to 0–1. The Vikings finished 2009 at 12–4 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Browns finished 2009 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 24–12 on November 27, 2005. When they met again, the Cleveland Browns won 31–27 on September 22, 2013.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2005 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
