Bengals vs. Vikings – Best Value Players, Predictions, Injuries, Suspensions, Head to Head & More

The Bengals are taking on the Vikings in NFL week 15 on Saturday. Ahead of the potential playoff contention game, we will look at either side’s condition before the kickoff at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

From best players to injuries and even predictions, here’s how the two sides compare to each other. Both teams have already lost their QB1s for the season, and the match gets important for either backup’s career trajectory as well.

Bengals vs Vikings: Names to watch out for and names missing

Best Value Players

With quarterback Joe Burrow out of the season, the next 5 most valuable Bengals players are:

1. Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver. IR status – Active
2. Jake Browning, quarterback. IR status – Active
3. Tee Higgins, wide receiver. IR status – Active
4. Tyler Boyd, wide receiver. IR status – Active
5. Joe Mixon, running back. IR status – Active

The situation remains pretty much the same for their opposition as well. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is out of the season, and the current 5 most valuable players are:

1. Justin Jefferson, wide receiver. IR status – Questionable
2. Joshua Dobbs, quarterback. IR status – Active
3. Christian Darrisaw, left tackle. IR status – Active
4. Brian O’Neill, right tackle. IR status – Out
5. Jordan Addison, wide receiver. IR status – Active

Injuries

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Bachie, LB – Oblique – Questionable
Ja’Marr Chase, WR – Ankle – Available
Tyler Boyd, WR – Foot/Ankle – Available
DJ Turner II, CB – Ankle – Available
Chidobe Awuzie, CB – Shoulder – Available
Jake Browning, QB – Right Forearm – Available
Mitchell Wilcox, TE – Knee – Available

Minnesota Vikings

Alexander Mattison, RB – Ankle – Out
Jalen Nailor, WR – Concussion – Out
Brian O’Neill, T – Ankle – Out
Justin Jefferson, WR – Chest – Questionable
Chris Reed, G – Illness – Questionable
Dalton Risner, G – Ankle – Active
Ed Ingram, G – Hip – Active

Suspensions

No player from either side is suspended for the match-up on December 16.

Prediction

The Bengals are the favorite to defeat the Vikings, according to BetMGM NFL Odds.

Bengals vs Vikings: Additional match info and head-to-head

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Broadcasting Rights: NFL Network

Both teams are coming from a win in their last game, and both have a record of 7-6 in the season. With the win on Saturday, either side could fancy a playoff spot. However, the Bengals remain at the bottom of the AFC North, whereas the Vikings chase the Lions for the 1st spot in NFC North.

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The Bengals have won their last three meetings out of five against the Vikings. They also scored 123 points in that period, while allowing 110. Both teams will be without their starting quarterbacks in the game. Don’t miss the live action on Saturday night!

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