Vikings' QB Carson Wentz poised to guide team against injured Bengals on Sunday
The NFL season continues with an exciting matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, September 21, at 1 p.m. ET.
Injuries have shaken up the quarterback positions for both teams. For the Bengals, Jake Browning will take the helm as Joe Burrow recovers from turf toe. On the other side, Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings, with J.J. McCarthy sidelined due to a high ankle sprain.
The offensive lines for both teams face challenges. The Vikings may be without center Ryan Kelly and tackle Justin Skule due to concussions. Meanwhile, the Bengals will be missing first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart.
Despite the injuries and absences, the game is expected to be a close one. According to Dimers' predictive model, the Vikings have a 59% chance to win, while the Bengals have a 58% chance to cover the spread. The total points scored in the game are predicted to go over 42.5 points, with a 54% probability.
Ja'Marr Chase leads the Bengals in receiving yards with 191 yards and a touchdown. He is projected to have 74 receiving yards for the game. On the other hand, Justin Jefferson, Minnesota's top receiver, leads in both receiving yards and touchdowns with seven catches for 125 yards and a score. He is projected to have 75 receiving yards for the game.
In terms of rushing yards, Jordan Mason is projected to lead the Vikings with 82 yards, while Chase Brown is projected to lead the Bengals with 74 yards. However, the projected first touchdown scorer for the Vikings is Jordan Mason with a probability of 14.2%, and for the Bengals, it's Chase Brown with a probability of 12.2%.
Quarterback projections show Browning projected to have 241 passing yards for the Bengals, while Wentz is projected to have 239 for the Vikings. Notably, there is no specific probability given for Jake Browning scoring 42.5 or more points himself for the Cincinnati Bengals.
The NFL predictions and best bets on this page are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Bengals vs. Vikings matchup. The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams fighting hard despite their injuries. Stay tuned for more updates!
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