Minnesota Vikings Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Dominated Cincinnati 48-10. Carson Wentz threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Jordan Mason ran for 116 yards and two scores.

Analytics: Minnesota scores 22.3 points per game but exploded for 48 thanks to three takeaways and short fields. Their defense held the Bengals to 10 points and sacked Jake Browning three times.

Injuries: Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave exited with a chest injury. His status is uncertain.

Betting: The Vikings were 3-point favorites and covered with ease. The total went over.

Fantasy: Jordan Mason’s breakout performance makes him a must-add. Justin Jefferson’s 75 yards and a touchdown keep him a locked-in WR1. Carson Wentz remains a streaming QB2.