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Isaiah Rodgers Makes NFL History With Two Defensive TDs as Vikings Roll Bengals 34-3 at Half

The cornerback logged a pick-six plus a fumble-return score with two forced fumbles in one half, pushing Minnesota’s win odds past 99% by halftime.

Overview

  • Rodgers scored on an 87-yard interception return and a 66-yard fumble return, both before halftime against Cincinnati.
  • He forced three of the Bengals’ four first-half turnovers, including strips of Noah Fant and Ja’Marr Chase that set up 10 points.
  • Multiple outlets reported he is the first NFL player to record a pick-six, a fumble-return touchdown and two forced fumbles in a single game.
  • AP confirmed he is the first Vikings player with two defensive touchdowns in one game, helping build a 34-3 halftime lead.
  • Next Gen Stats credited Rodgers’ plays with a combined +31% win-probability boost as Minnesota overwhelmed Jake Browning in Joe Burrow’s absence.