The Minnesota Vikings are holding their own in London . Minnesota and Cleveland have been tied at 7-7 for most of the first half. It appears that one Vikings player missed the start of the game because of a coach's decision.

Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison did not play in the first quarter because of a coach's decision, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Veteran receiver Adam Thielen stepped in to play nine downs during Minnesota's first two offensive drives, per PFF's Nathan Jahnke.

Addison returned to the field at the start of the second quarter.

It is still unknown why Kevin O'Connell decided to bench Addison for part of Sunday's game. But these types of decisions usually happen as a form of discipline.

Addison missed the first three games of the 2025 season because of

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