{"id":630874,"date":"2025-09-21T04:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T03:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=630874"},"modified":"2025-09-21T04:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T03:46:15","slug":"minnesota-vikings-vs-cincinnati-bengals-preview-betting-odds-predictions-nfl-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/minnesota-vikings-vs-cincinnati-bengals-preview-betting-odds-predictions-nfl-week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals Preview, Betting Odds, and Predictions – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals Preview, Betting Odds, and Predictions – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 3<\/h2>

The Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> are travelling on the road to face the Minnesota Vikings at the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Bengals are coming off a very hot start to their season, winning two straight games. Meanwhile, the Vikings are 1-1, winning their first game but losing their second matchup. <\/p>

The Bengals are coming into the game trying to take home another win, and possibly start 3-0 to their season, which has not happened for them in a long time as they usually start their season losing. Meanwhile, the Vikings are trying to bounce back from an embarrassing loss in Week 2. With formidable talents on both teams, we will see who takes the crown home on this exciting showdown between some of the best teams in the NFL<\/a>.<\/p>

Recommended Bets<\/th>Fanduel<\/th>BetMGM<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Jordan Mason to score a TD Anytime<\/td>-160<\/a><\/td>-155<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ja’Marr Chase Anytime TD scorer<\/td>+150<\/a><\/td>-125<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Total TDs Over 4.5<\/td>-104<\/a><\/td>-105<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

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Analysis and Rationale<\/h2>

Jordan Mason, now Vikings’ RB, has 98 rushing yards but no TDs in two games, averaging 49 yard per game. Yet, his 5.2 YPC efficiency shines in goal-line roles, with three scores last year. Since Carlos Wentz will be starting instead of JJ McCarthy due to an ankle injury, it is safe to assume that Mason’s volume may be could be boosted against the Bengals, because of Carson Wentz’s conservative approach.<\/p>

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals’ WR1, boasts 16 catches for 191 yards and 1 TD through two games, dominating targets so far. Backup Browning’s pass-heavy scheme keeps Chase central, especially vs. Vikings’ secondary ranked mid amongst the pack.<\/p>

The Vikings vs Bengals matchup projects to a high-scoring affair with total TDs over 4.5, driven by defensive vulnerabilities on both sides, and the amount of offensive talent both teams have. The Bengals has explosive WR targets with Ja’Marr Chase and Chase Higgins who are some of the best in the league. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ wideout Justin Jefferson will be a focal point in this game, along with Jordan Mason, who will be depended on to score TDs.<\/p>

Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals Preview<\/h2>

The Minnesota Vikings<\/a> (1-1) host the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> (2-0) in a Week 3 thriller at U.S. Bank Stadium, where quarterback injuries steal the spotlight. Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy’s high ankle sprain sidelines him for 2-4 weeks, thrusting veteran Carson Wentz into the lineup for his Vikings debut.<\/p>

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It'll be surreal Sunday for @cj_wentz<\/a> as he runs out of the tunnel as the starter for the team he grew up cheering for. pic.twitter.com\/S207DgZeks<\/a><\/p>— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>