Bengals Vikings Face Quarterback Absences Minnesota Minnesota Stadium

The Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings face off at U.S. Bank Stadium with both teams missing their starting quarterbacks due to injuries, Joe Burrow for the Bengals and J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings. Jake Browning, the Bengals' backup quarterback, who has experience stepping in for Burrow, will lead Cincinnati's offense, which is expected to rely more on the run game to ease his transition. Minnesota will start Carson Wentz, who is working to regain his form after joining the team, but the Vikings must improve their early offense and special teams performance to succeed. Both teams are also dealing with significant injuries on defense and offensive lines, which could impact game dynamics. Historically, the Bengals have struggled to win in Minnesota, though recent matchups have been close, with the Bengals winning in overtime in their last two meetings. Key players to watch include Bengals wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and Vikings' Justin Jefferson, while injury reports and strategic adjustments will be critical in this matchup.