Today's MVPs?

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(09-12-2021, 05:57 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: In my mind, it has to be Jesse Bates III and Germaine Pratt.  Despite the nice offensive display by Joe B. and company, it came down to two of our best defensive players coming together for a tackle/strip when the game was on the line.

Congrats to the entire Bengals team, but game balls to Bates and Pratt for coming through when it was needed most.

Excellent choice, but I have to go with the defensive line.  In that heat, for 5 quarters, they were relentless.  Yes, the Vikes got a lot of yards and some big conversions, but everything was earned and the defensive line was constantly wearing down the offensive line.  Holding Dalvin Cook to just 61 yards rushing was huge.  Take away his one 17 yard scamper and he had just 44 yards on 19 carries.  

Honorable mention to Owuzie, who did a solid job all day in a very tough assignment.  

Also honorable mention to Chase, who's big play fired up the crowd after a really slow start by the offense.