The Bengals will play the Vikings on Sunday, September 21st, 2025. The matchup takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 3 matchup at 1:02 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL regular season keeps rolling for the Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings, as they gear up to play an exciting Week 3 matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Have a look at the following statistical insights to help you handicap the game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cincinnati Bengals have started the 2025-26 season with an initial 96.33 power ranking. The Minnesota Vikings currently have a 93.00 power ranking so far.
- Away Cincinnati Bengals - Though it's still early in the season, the Cincinnati Bengals have a 1-0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Vikings - Looking at the Minnesota Vikings heading into Week 3, they currently have a 0-1-0 record as a home team. They rank 3rd in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Cincinnati Bengals currently rank 9th (48) up to Week 3, with the Minnesota Vikings ranked 20th (33) for points scored in the 2025-26 regular season.
- Points Against - The Cincinnati Bengals stand 12th (43) in the early weeks of the regular season for points against. The Minnesota Vikings rank 11th (46) for points against.
- Team Records - As Week 3 approaches, the Cincinnati Bengals have a 2-0-0 record, with the Minnesota Vikings at 1-1-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Cincinnati Bengals be sailing to face the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday!
This crucial Week 3 showdown be happening at the fearsome U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.
The Bengals be rankin' higher at 96.33 in the NFL Power Rankings than the Vikings at 93.00.
Cincinnati be holdin' a perfect 2-0-0 record while the Vikings be standin' at 1-1-0. Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below before settin' sail for this epic battle on the gridiron! Arrr!
Best Bengals at Vikings Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Bengals | Favorite Minnesota Vikings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cincinnati Bengals | Favorite Minnesota Vikings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Vikings are -3 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Bengals are +3 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Vikings are the -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Bengals are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bengals
Vikings
9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | +3 -110-3 -110 |
Underdog Cincinnati Bengals - Cincinnati Bengals bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3 Cincinnati Bengals underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Vikings - Minnesota Vikings bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3 Minnesota Vikings favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Bengals
Vikings
First Team To Score
9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | +110-140Bet |
Bengals
Vikings
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | +118-155+6600Bet |
Bengals
Vikings
Game to Overtime
9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Bengals
Vikings
Safety to be Scored
9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Carson Wentz
Interceptions Thrown
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 0.5 o -1550.5 u +115Bet |
Jake Browning
Interceptions Thrown
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet |
Carson Wentz
Longest Passing Completion
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
Jake Browning
Longest Passing Completion
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 35.5 o -11835.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Evan McPherson
Total Kicking Points
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 6.5 o -1186.5 u -110Bet |
Will Reichard
Total Kicking Points
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
Carson Wentz
Total Pass Completions
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Jake Browning
Total Pass Completions
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 22.5 o +10022.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Carson Wentz
Total Passing Yards
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 209.5 o -115209.5 u -115Bet |
Jake Browning
Total Passing Yards
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 235.5 o -115235.5 u -115Bet |
Carson Wentz
Total Touchdown Passes
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 1.5 o +1151.5 u -155Bet |
Jake Browning
Total Touchdown Passes
CIN at MIN 9/21/25 1:02pm EDT | 1.5 o +1251.5 u -165Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 3 | Bengals vs Vikings Sunday, September 21st, 2025 | MIN 48, CIN 10 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 38 |
| 2023 Week 15 | Vikings vs Bengals Saturday, December 16th, 2023 | CIN 27, MIN 24 (OT) Paycor Stadium | Bengals by 3 |
| 2021 Week 1 | Vikings vs Bengals Sunday, September 12th, 2021 | CIN 27, MIN 24 (OT) Paycor Stadium | Bengals by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0.364 | 224 | 255 | 1-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 0.500 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 3L | 1-4-0 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0.333 | 280 | 374 | 2-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 4-4-0 | 0.500 | 1W | 1-4-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals & Minnesota Vikings Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Cincinnati Bengals Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bengals | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Vikings | +100000 Bet |
Cincinnati Bengals & Minnesota Vikings Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Game
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