Cincinnati
Bengals
4-1
66
FINAL
87
Minnesota
Vikings
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 87-66 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Vikings who ultimately secured the victory, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
LaNorris Sellers of the Vikings had a record-breaking performance, throwing for an astounding 10 touchdown passes while leading his team to a stunning offensive display. Bengals quarterback Josh Allen also put on a show, accumulating 731 passing yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game. A.J. Brown stood out for Cincinnati with an impressive 330 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Aidan Hutchinson recorded three sacks to disrupt the Bengals' rhythm, while DeMarvion Overshown's two interceptions provided key turnovers that halted Cincinnati's momentum. The Vikings' ability to force turnovers and apply pressure ultimately proved decisive in this shootout.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 59 | 32 | 54% | 731 | 9 | 5 | 103.1 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 46 | 24 | 52% | 722 | 10 | 3 | 110.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 51 | 5.7 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenden Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 12 | 330 | 27.5 | 113 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 252 | 42.0 | 42 | 5 | 53 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 9 | 202 | 22.4 | 57 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 10 | 192 | 19.2 | 48 | 4 | 54 | 1 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 18 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 136 | 34.0 | 66 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 34 | 2 | 58 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 18 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin Moore | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |

