Vikings Postgame Report: Vikings Get Back On Track Against The Bengals In 48-10 Win, Improve To 2-1 - Wk 03
Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cincinnati Bengals 48-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings had a host of "firsts" in the game. Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is the first player in NFL history to record an INT for a touchdown, a fumble recovery for a touchdown, and 2 forced fumbles in a game. Kicker Will Reichard kicked a franchise record 62-yard field goal right before the end of the first half. Running back Jordan Mason scored his first 2 rushing touchdowns on the season. Quarterback Carson Wentz threw his first touchdowns in a regular season game as a Viking. Carson becomes the first quarterback in NFL history to start a game for 6 different teams in 6 consecutive seasons. Statistical highlights in the game, include: Wentz finished the day 14-of-20 passing for 173 yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 4 yards rushing. Running Back Jordan Mason added 116 yards on the ground and 2 rushing touchdowns. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 5 receptions for 75 yards, while Tight Ends T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver both scored through the air. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect again on the day, finishing with 2 FG's and 6 extra points converted. Defensively, the Vikings forced 5 turnovers in the game, including 2 INT's and 3 fumble recoveries. Defensively, Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. led the team with 12 tackles in the game. Linebackers Chaz Chambliss and Austin Keys both recorded a sack on the day, while Outside Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel recorded 2. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the dominance of the Defense today, Wentz executing the game plan "like a point guard," Jordan Mason breaking out in the running game, and the amount of reoccurring "2's" throughout the game. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.
