How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals: All eyes will be on backup QBs Carson Wentz and Jake Browning

It’s an important game for both sides.

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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The Minnesota Vikings have their second home game of the 2025 season this upcoming Sunday when they host the Cincinnati Bengals.

It’s going to be all about the quarterbacks, more so than normal. J.J. McCarthy is coming off a brutal performance against the Atlanta Falcons, losing by a score of 22-6. He threw two interceptions and had a fumble forced on a sack in the second half. It’s not a great start for McCarthy, who entered the season with a lot of hype and a great supporting cast to help him. Unfortunately, he likely won’t be playing on Sunday afternoon due to an ankle injury, meaning that Carson Wentz is in line to get the start.

For the Bengals, they won’t be starting Joe Burrow, who will miss the next few months with a turf toe injury that needs surgery. That means Jake Browning will be getting the start. In theory, this is an easier game for the Vikings to win, but Browning beat Minnesota 27-24 back in 2023.

At 1-1, this feels like a must-win for the Vikings, and the Bengals probably feel the same way, as it will be harder to win without Burrow as the season goes on. Even though it’s a noon game, most of the country will see the Vikings host the Bengals, and you won’t want to miss it.

Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings

When: Sunday, September 21st, 12:00 P.M. CT

Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

How to Watch, Listen, & Stream

Broadcast: CBS

Crew: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

Live stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)

Radio: Vikings Radio Network

Radio Crew: Paul Allen (play-by-play), Pete Bercich (analyst)

Sirius XM: TBD

Betting Information

Betting Line (ESPN Bet): Vikings -3.5

Over/Under: 44.5

Series History

Series Record: Bengals lead 8-7

Last Meeting: Bengals won 27-24, December 16th, 2023

Win Streak: Bengals-2 games

Minnesota’s 2025 Football Schedule

  • Week 1 (Sept. 8): @ Chicago Bears (Monday Night Football) Win 27-24
  • Week 2 (Sept. 14): Atlanta Falcons (Sunday Night Football) Loss 22-6
  • Week 3 (Sept. 21): Cincinnati Bengals
  • Week 4 (Sept. 28): @ Pittsburgh Steelers (in Dublin, Ireland)
  • Week 5 (Oct. 5): @ Cleveland Browns (in London, England)
  • Week 6 (Oct. 12): Bye
  • Week 7 (Oct. 19): Philadelphia Eagles
  • Week 8 (Oct. 23): @ Los Angeles Chargers (Thursday Night Football)
  • Week 9 (Nov. 2): @ Detroit Lions
  • Week 10 (Nov. 9): Baltimore Ravens
  • Week 11 (Nov. 16): Chicago Bears
  • Week 12 (Nov. 23): @ Green Bay Packers
  • Week 13 (Nov. 30): @ Seattle Seahawks
  • Week 14 (Dec. 7): Washington Commanders
  • Week 15 (Dec. 14): @ Dallas Cowboys
  • Week 16 (Dec. 21): @ New York Giants
  • Week 17 (Dec. 25): Detroit Lions
  • Week 18 (TBD) Green Bay Packers

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