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Vikings Rout Bengals 48–10 as Jefferson, Chase Reunite Postgame

Backup quarterbacks replaced injured starters, leading to muted stat lines for the LSU stars plus a costly Chase fumble.

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings and Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals talk after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Joe Burrow is out following turf-toe surgery with an expected multi‑month recovery, and J.J. McCarthy missed the game with a high‑ankle sprain.
  • Carson Wentz started for Minnesota and threw for 173 yards with two touchdowns, while Cincinnati’s Jake Browning went 19-of-27 for 140 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
  • Justin Jefferson finished with five catches for 75 yards, and Ja’Marr Chase had five for 50 with a lost fumble.
  • Cincinnati committed five turnovers in the blowout defeat, with Chase’s fumble contributing to the Bengals’ struggles.
  • After the game the former LSU teammates shared a brief towel-covered exchange, with Jefferson audibly saying, “We’ll talk later. Love, game. Always,” an interaction that drew wide online attention.