Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals Odds, Week 3, 2025

#1 QB

J.J. McCarthy: Likely out at least two weeks

Sep 16th

McCarthy (ankle) is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks after sustaining a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

#1 K

Will Reichard: Scores team's only points Week 2

Sep 15th

Reichard made both of his field-goal attempts and didn't try any extra points in Sunday's 22-6 loss to Atlanta.

#2 RB

Jordan Mason: In line for more work

Sep 15th

Mason is a candidate for more touches with Aaron Jones (hamstring) potentially being limited or sidelined Sunday versus the Bengals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

#1 RB

Aaron Jones: May not be available Week 3

Sep 15th

Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Jones (hamstring) is still being evaluated, but the Vikings may be without the running back Sunday versus the Bengals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

#2 QB

Carson Wentz: Candidate for Week 3 start

Sep 15th

Wentz could start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Bengals with the status of J.J. McCarthy (ankle) uncertain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

#6 WR

Tim Jones: Plays three snaps on offense

Sep 15th

Jones didn't have a target or reception but played three snaps on on offense in Sunday's loss at Atlanta.

#5 WR

Myles Price: Struggles in second game

Sep 15th

Price averaged just 22.5 yards on six kick returns and averaged 2.0 yards on three punt returns in Monday's loss to Atlanta. He also lost a fumble on a punt return.

#3 WR

Adam Thielen: Two receptions in loss

Sep 15th

Thielen had two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.

#1 TE

T.J. Hockenson: Held to one catch Sunday

Sep 14th

Hockenson had one reception for 12 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.

#2 WR

Jalen Nailor: Finishes second in receiving Sunday

Sep 14th

Nailor had three receptions on five targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.

#1 WR

Justin Jefferson: Leading receiver on SNF

Sep 14th

Jefferson finished with three receptions on six targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.

#2 LT

Justin Skule: Placed in concussion protocol

Sep 14th

Skule (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest against the Falcons, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

#1 C

Ryan Kelly: Dealing with concussion

Sep 14th

Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's contest versus Atlanta, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

#2 LILB

Austin Keys: Inactive for Week 2

Sep 14th

Keys (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

#1 FS

Harrison Smith: Not playing Week 2

Sep 14th

Smith (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

#3 QB

Max Brosmer: Available as emergency quarterback

Sep 14th

Brosmer (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Falcons but is available as the emergency third-string quarerback, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

#3 RB

Zavier Scott: Cleared to play

Sep 12th

Scott (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday night's game against the Falcons.

#1 LCB

Isaiah Rodgers: Cleared to play Sunday

Sep 12th

Rodgers (elbow) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday night's game against Atlanta.

#2 TE

Josh Oliver: Cleared to play Sunday

Sep 12th

Oliver (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday night's game against the Falcons.

#1 LT

Christian Darrisaw: Sidelined for another week

Sep 12th

Darrisaw (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

#2 LCB

Jeff Okudah: Out for Sunday

Sep 12th

Okudah (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

#1 SLB

Andrew Van Ginkel: Missing Week 2

Sep 12th

Van Ginkel (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

#4 TE

Nick Vannett: Gets spot on Minnesota's roster

Sep 11th

The Vikings signed Vannett off their practice squad Thursday.

#4 RB

Ty Chandler: Moved to IR due to knee

Sep 11th

Chandler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

#3 LILB

Blake Cashman: Out until at least Week 7

Sep 11th

Cashman (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

#1 LILB

Eric Wilson: Likely to start in place of Cashman

Sep 11th

Wilson is expected to step into a starting role at inside linebacker Sunday versus the Falcons, with Blake Cashman (hamstring) in line to miss time, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.

#3 RDE

Elijah Williams: Promising start to practice week

Sep 10th

Williams (hamstring) was deemed a full participant in a practice walkthrough Wednesday.

#2 RDE

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins: Bats down pass in NFL debut

Sep 9th

Ingram-Dawkins played 10 snaps on defense and batted down a pass in Monday's win at Chicago.

#3 SLB

Chaz Chambliss: Two tackles in NFL debut

Sep 9th

Chambliss had two total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

#1 NT

Jalen Redmond: Two tackles in season opener

Sep 9th

Redmond started at defensive tackle and had two total tackles and a QB hurry in Monday's win at Chicago.

#2 SLB

Dallas Turner: Begins season in reserve role

Sep 9th

Turner had three total tackles and two QB hurries in Monday's win at Chicago.

#1 LDE

Jonathan Allen: Pressures QB in season opener

Sep 9th

Allen had three total tackles, a QB hit and five QB hurries, according to Pro Football Focus, in Monday's win at Chicago.

#2 SS

Theo Jackson: Four tackles in season opener

Sep 9th

Jackson had four total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

#2 FS

Jay Ward: Three tackles in opener

Sep 9th

Ward had three total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

#2 LDE

Levi Drake Rodriguez: Has impact off bench

Sep 9th

Rodriguez had a tackle for a loss and two total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

#3 TE

Benjamin Yurosek: Blocking role in season opener

Sep 9th

Yurosek did not have a carry or target in Monday's win at Chicago but played 10 snaps on offense.

#4 WR

Tai Felton: Plays exclusively on special teams

Sep 9th

Felton did not play a single offensive snap in Monday's 27-24 win over the Bears.

#1 RCB

Byron Murphy: Tallies four tackles Week 1

Sep 9th

Murphy recorded four tackles (all solo) Monday in a 27-24 victory versus the Bears.

#1 RILB

Ivan Pace: Notches five stops Week 1

Sep 9th

Pace posted five tackles (two solo) in Monday's 27-24 win against Chicago.

#1 SS

Josh Metellus: Paces team with six stops Monday

Sep 9th

Metellus picked up six tackles (four solo) in Monday's 27-24 win against the Bears.

#1 RDE

Javon Hargrave: Pair of sacks in debut

Sep 9th

Hargrave finished Monday's 27-24 win over the Bears with five tackles (three solo) and a pair of sacks.

#1 WLB

Jonathan Greenard: Hits QB twice in Week 1 win

Sep 9th

Greenard registered two tackles and two quarterback hits in Monday's 27-24 victory against the Bears.