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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Cincinnati Bengals
12-4 248.34
244.04
 
VS
proj
Minnesota Vikings
238.96 10-6
238.85

Despite top scorer Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings fall to Cincinnati Bengals in 248.34-238.96 duel

Justin Jefferson had 32.3 points for Minnesota Vikings, the best total in the matchup and third-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Cincinnati Bengals, who came from behind to earn a 248.34-238.96 victory. Cincinnati Bengals trailed 238.96-230.34 heading into Monday night, but the squad made a run behind Drue Tranquill (18 points). Justin Jefferson (32.3 points) and Kirk Cousins (26.18) carried the flag for Minnesota Vikings in the loss. This marks the first time this season Cincinnati Bengals have gotten the best of Minnesota Vikings, after falling 246.7-246.1 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Cincinnati Bengals   Minnesota Vikings

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Irwin scored 19.5 points in a 22-18 win over the Patriots to crush his 2.38-point projection. He caught 3 passes for 45 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Cincinnati Bengals this week. In Week 17, Irwin and the Bengals will face the Bills.
Trenton Irwin

Top Player Comparison

Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 248.34
1
Tee Higgins
WR
27.8
14.5
11.2%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
26
18.33
10.5%
3
Logan Wilson
LB
22
17.42
8.9%
4
Trenton Irwin
WR
19.5
2.38
7.9%
Minnesota Vikings
Points
% of total points 238.96
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
32.3
26.69
13.5%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
26.18
20.09
11%
3
Danielle Hunter
OL
21
12.07
8.8%
4
A.J. Brown
WR
20.3
18.35
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays Saturday, but it was Minnesota Vikings who claimed the lead, 238.96-221.70. Joe Burrow hit Trenton Irwin for a 23-yard touchdown pass for Cincinnati Bengals. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown had a 48-yard catch for Minnesota Vikings, while Greg Joseph had a 61-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Cincinnati Bengals   Minnesota Vikings

What If

Cincinnati Bengals would have beaten only five other teams besides Minnesota Vikings this week.
Minnesota Vikings would have lost to just one other team besides Cincinnati Bengals this week.
If Cincinnati Bengals played Minnesota Vikings every week this season, they'd be 10-6.
Cincinnati Bengals would be 9-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Minnesota Vikings.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings would be 9-5.
If Cincinnati Bengals had played every team in the league each week, they would be 203-77.
If they played every team every week, Minnesota Vikings would be 173-107.

Coach Talk

Cincinnati Bengals
Well, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, Cincinnati Bengals. Playing a starter with negative points (Nick Folk) while still earning the win... talk about arrogance.
Minnesota Vikings
Recording three receptions on only four measly targets this past week, it seems like the starting RBs for Minnesota Vikings should smooth things over with their QBs... and remind them to start checking down more often.