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Vikings Fall 27-24 Against Cincinnati - Game Recap

Cincinnati got a 127-yard performance from Joe Mixon as a key part of its 27-24 victory over the Vikings on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium.

The Bengals were a +3.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 47.0.

Joe Mixon rushed for 127 yards, while Samaje Perine added 22 yards in the win. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins added 101 and 58 receiving yards respectively.

Dalvin Cook rushed for 61 yards for Minnesota, while Ameer Abdullah added 4 yards. Kirk Cousins threw for 351 yards for the Vikings, while receivers Adam Thielen and K.J. Osborn had 92 and 76 yards respectively.

Cincinnati was outgained by Minnesota 403-366 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-20 by the Vikings.

Minnesota led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:09-34:51 split in that important category.

Cincinnati looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bears. The Vikings will aim to get back on the winning track at Arizona.