09-04-2021, 12:04 AM
Vikings vs Bengals preview
When Vikings have the Ball key matchups
How does the Bengals base defense matchup in the passing game? Look for the Vikings to throw the Ball short, early, and often. The key for the defense will be to avoid third and short situations.
Jefferson vs Apple- Apple has to step up in the absence of Wayne's. Look for Vikings to abuse this matchup.
TE and RBs vs LBs and Bells in the passing game. The Bengals are going to sell out to stop the run look for the Vikings to attack the LBers in the passing game early and often. Good news for us is that we won't be playing IRV Smith.
When Bengals are on offense-
Daniel Hunter vs Williams and Rieff- Hunter missed all of last season and he is the Vikings best pass rusher. Williams and Rieff need to shut him down.
IOL vs the Vikings DTs- Pierce is back for the Vikings after sitting out all of 2020. If the IOL can win this matchup then Mixon will have a big game.
Boyd vs Alexander- Look for Burrow to throw to his comfort blanket Boyd A lot in this game and early in the year. Alexander knows Boyd inside and out since they practiced all time against each other.
Prediction look for both Offenses to have big games against each other. I think the Vikings win but the Bengals are capable of winning this game.
Jefferson has a monumental game with 120 Yards and 2 TDs and Cook gets 50 Yards rushing but 75 Yards receiving with 1 TD.
Burrow throws 51 times for 350 yards and 3 TDs with 1 INT.
Vikings 31 Bengals 26
When Vikings have the Ball key matchups
How does the Bengals base defense matchup in the passing game? Look for the Vikings to throw the Ball short, early, and often. The key for the defense will be to avoid third and short situations.
Jefferson vs Apple- Apple has to step up in the absence of Wayne's. Look for Vikings to abuse this matchup.
TE and RBs vs LBs and Bells in the passing game. The Bengals are going to sell out to stop the run look for the Vikings to attack the LBers in the passing game early and often. Good news for us is that we won't be playing IRV Smith.
When Bengals are on offense-
Daniel Hunter vs Williams and Rieff- Hunter missed all of last season and he is the Vikings best pass rusher. Williams and Rieff need to shut him down.
IOL vs the Vikings DTs- Pierce is back for the Vikings after sitting out all of 2020. If the IOL can win this matchup then Mixon will have a big game.
Boyd vs Alexander- Look for Burrow to throw to his comfort blanket Boyd A lot in this game and early in the year. Alexander knows Boyd inside and out since they practiced all time against each other.
Prediction look for both Offenses to have big games against each other. I think the Vikings win but the Bengals are capable of winning this game.
Jefferson has a monumental game with 120 Yards and 2 TDs and Cook gets 50 Yards rushing but 75 Yards receiving with 1 TD.
Burrow throws 51 times for 350 yards and 3 TDs with 1 INT.
Vikings 31 Bengals 26
