Game Recap
In a week 1 tussle, the Bengals authored a close 27-24 victory against the Vikings. The Bengals began well early with a 14-7 halftime lead and held off the Vikings late.The Bengals then took it in overtime.
The Bengals were led by Joe Burrow who tossed in 261 yards in the air, 2 TDs, zero picks, was 20 of 27 passing. Joe Mixon rumbled for 127 yards rushing, 1 TD. Ja'Marr Chase finished with 101 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
For the Vikings, Kirk Cousins finished with 351 yards passing, 2 TDs, zero picks, was 36 of 49 passing. Dalvin Cook had 1 TD. Adam Thielen had 92 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns, 9 pass catches.
The Bengals registered 366 total yards, 20 first downs, 0 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 3 of 14 on third downs. The Vikings tallied 403 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were 6 of 16 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Cincinnati BengalsCIN defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 27-24
- Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Cincinnati Bengals Stats - Yards: 366, Turnovers: 0
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 403, Turnovers: 1
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: MIN by 3.0
- -- Over/Under: 47.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| MIN |
0 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
0 |
24 |
| CIN |
0 |
14 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CIN | 36 | 149 | 1 | | |
| MIN | 22 | 67 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CIN | 20-27 | 261 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| MIN | 37-50 | 362 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals
- Attendance: 56,525
- Weather: 81 degrees, relative humidity 54%, wind 15 mph
- Time of Game: 3:38 - 3 hours, 38 minutes
