Vikings Confident After Convincing Win Over Bengals
The Minnesota Vikings are riding high after a dominant 21-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in their last outing. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores was pleased with the team's performance, particularly the record-breaking day by cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Head coach Kevin O'Connell also praised the Vikings' ability to make key adjustments and execute in crunch time.
Quarterback Situation Settled for Eagles Clash
With the Vikings' bye week now behind them, the focus turns to their upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. O'Connell has officially named veteran quarterback Carson Wentz the starter for this game, despite the recent return to practice of young signal-caller J.J. McCarthy from a high ankle sprain. McCarthy's recovery is still ongoing, giving Wentz the opportunity to face his former team.
Vikings Aim to Capitalize on Eagles' Recent Struggles
The Eagles have hit a bit of a rough patch, dropping two of their last three games after a hot start to the season. This includes a surprising loss to the New York Giants. The Vikings will look to take advantage of the Eagles' recent struggles and secure a crucial home victory to keep pace in the NFC North.
TL;DR
- The Vikings are coming off a dominant 21-17 win over the Bengals, with the defense making key plays.
- Veteran QB Carson Wentz will start against his former team, the Eagles, as J.J. McCarthy continues recovering from injury.
- The Vikings hope to capitalize on the Eagles' recent struggles, including a surprising loss to the Giants.