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Vikings Receive Major News Before Facing Bengals

Vikings Receive Major News Before Facing Bengals

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings will play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 without their starting quarterback due to injuries. Star safety Harrison Smith will return to play his first game this season. The game is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Key Facts

  • The Vikings' starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, has a high ankle sprain and will not play.
  • Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow is also out with a toe injury.
  • Harrison Smith, a veteran safety for the Vikings, will return after missing two games due to health issues.
  • Smith has been a key defensive player for the Vikings, with a long career of 193 games.
  • The Vikings aim for a 2-1 season record, while the Bengals want to reach 3-0.
  • Other Vikings players, like running back Aaron Jones and center Ryan Kelly, are out due to injuries.
  • The game will take place on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. ET.
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