The Browns put up a goal line stand at the end of the first quarter and forced the Vikings to kick a field goal, making the scoere 3-3 with three seconds left in the period. Phil Dawson kicked a 37-yard field goal on the Browns first possession.

Linebacker Kamerion Wimbley made the key play in the goal line stand when he fought off a block by tight end Jeff Dugan and dumped Adrian Peterson for a two-yard loss to the Browns 3.

The Vikings tried to surprise the Browns with an onsides kick on the opening kickoff. Abe Elam recovered for the Browns near midfield, but the drive died at the Minnesota 20 prior to Dawson's field goal.