Overview

• The matchup kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS at U.S. Bank Stadium, with Cincinnati entering 2-0 and Minnesota 1-1.
• Jake Browning starts for the Bengals with Joe Burrow on injured reserve due to a toe injury, and rookie edge rusher Shemar Stewart is listed as doubtful.
• Carson Wentz gets the Vikings start with J.J. McCarthy sidelined by a sprained ankle, while RB Aaron Jones is on IR and multiple offensive linemen remain in concussion protocol.
• BetMGM lists Minnesota as a 3-point favorite, and Dimers’ model projects a 59% win probability for the Vikings with a 22-20 score forecast.
• Key factors include Trey Hendrickson’s rush against Minnesota’s left side, star targets Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, and Cincinnati’s 0-6 all-time record in games played in Minnesota.