Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 21, 2025)

The Cincinnati Bengals travel to U.S. Bank Stadium to face the Minnesota Vikings in a matchup featuring contrasting early-season performances. The Bengals enter the game with a perfect 2-0 record, ranking third in their conference and first in their division. They have demonstrated offensive efficiency, averaging 245.5 total yards per game and scoring an average of 24.0 points per game. In contrast, the Vikings sit at 1-1, currently ranked tenth in their conference and second in their division. They are looking to bounce back from a recent loss, having averaged 16.5 points per game while allowing 23.0 points on defense. Both teams will aim to capitalize on their strengths as they seek to improve their standings in the early part of the season.

Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings Game Information

Game Date: September 21, 2025
Game Time: 01:00 PM ET
TV Channel: CBS
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Minnesota Vikings Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 1-1
Rankings: #10 in Conference, #2 in Division
Home/Away Records: 0-1 at home
Conference Record: 1-1
Division Record: 1-0
Streak: Lost 1

Minnesota Vikings Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 452 yards (Avg. 226.0 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 254 yards (Avg. 127.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 198 yards (Avg. 99.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 33 points (Avg. 16.5 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 50.0% (2/4) | Third Down: 30.4% (7/23)

Minnesota Vikings Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 643 yards (Avg. 321.5 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 306 yards (Avg. 153.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 337 yards (Avg. 168.5 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 46 points (Avg. 23.0 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 1 | Three & Outs Forced: 5 | QB Hurries: 13 | Batted Passes: 3

Minnesota Vikings Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: J.J. McCarthy, 24 Completions/41 Attempts (58.5%), 301 Yards, 2 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions
Rushing: Jordan Mason, 24 Attempts, 98 Yards (4.1 avg), 0 Touchdowns
Receiving: Justin Jefferson, 7 Receptions, 125 Yards, 1 Touchdowns
Tackles: Theo Jackson, 13 Tackles (8 solo, 5 assists)
Sacks: Javon Hargrave, 2 Sacks

Cincinnati Bengals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 2-0
Rankings: #3 in Conference, #1 in Division
Home/Away Records: 1-0 at home
Conference Record: 2-0
Division Record: 1-0
Streak: Won 2

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 491 yards (Avg. 245.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 397 yards (Avg. 198.5 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 94 yards (Avg. 47.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 48 points (Avg. 24.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 71.4% (5/7) | Third Down: 46.4% (13/28)

Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 727 yards (Avg. 363.5 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 539 yards (Avg. 269.5 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 188 yards (Avg. 94.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 43 points (Avg. 21.5 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 2 | Three & Outs Forced: 2 | QB Hurries: 6 | Batted Passes: 2

Cincinnati Bengals Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Jake Browning, 21 Completions/32 Attempts (65.6%), 241 Yards, 2 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions
Rushing: Chase Brown, 37 Attempts, 90 Yards (2.4 avg), 1 Touchdowns
Receiving: Ja’Marr Chase, 16 Receptions, 191 Yards, 1 Touchdowns
Tackles: Dax Hill, 17 Tackles (13 solo, 4 assists)
Sacks: Trey Hendrickson, 2 Sacks
Interceptions: Jordan Battle, 2 Interceptions

Minnesota Vikings Injury Report

Christian Darrisaw – Knee (Did Not Participate In Practice)
Jonathan Greenard – Oblique (Full Participation In Practice)
Donovan Jackson – Wrist (Full Participation In Practice)
Theo Jackson – Hip (Full Participation In Practice)
Ryan Kelly – Concussion (Did Not Participate In Practice)
Austin Keys – Groin (Limited Participation In Practice)
J.J. McCarthy – Ankle (Did Not Participate In Practice)
Jeff Okudah – Concussion (Full Participation In Practice)
Josh Oliver – Ankle (Full Participation In Practice)
Justin Skule – Concussion (Limited Participation In Practice)
Harrison Smith – Illness (Limited Participation In Practice)
Andrew Van Ginkel – Concussion (Full Participation In Practice)

Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report

Dylan Fairchild – Shoulder (Full Participation In Practice)
Shemar Stewart – Ankle (Did Not Participate In Practice)
Cam Taylor-Britt – Hamstring (Did Not Participate In Practice)
Logan Wilson – Ankle (Full Participation In Practice)
B.J. Hill – NIR – Rest (Full Participation In Practice)
DJ Turner II – Hamstring (Limited Participation In Practice)

Minnesota Vikings Upcoming 2025 Schedule

September 21, 2025 vs Cincinnati Bengals
September 28, 2025 at Pittsburgh Steelers
October 05, 2025 at Cleveland Browns
October 19, 2025 vs Philadelphia Eagles
October 23, 2025 at Los Angeles Chargers
November 02, 2025 at Detroit Lions
November 09, 2025 vs Baltimore Ravens
November 16, 2025 vs Chicago Bears
November 23, 2025 at Green Bay Packers
November 30, 2025 at Seattle Seahawks

Cincinnati Bengals Upcoming 2025 Schedule

September 21, 2025 at Minnesota Vikings
September 29, 2025 at Denver Broncos
October 05, 2025 vs Detroit Lions
October 12, 2025 at Green Bay Packers
October 16, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Steelers
October 26, 2025 vs New York Jets
November 02, 2025 vs Chicago Bears
November 16, 2025 at Pittsburgh Steelers
November 23, 2025 vs New England Patriots
November 27, 2025 at Baltimore Ravens