The Week 3 matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings presents an unprecedented scenario in the modern NFL. With Joe Burrow sidelined for at least three months due to a serious turf toe injury and J.J. McCarthy battling an ankle sprain, this contest will feature backup quarterbacks Jake Browning and Carson Wentz taking center stage. While many might view this as a diminished affair, this unexpected quarterback duel could produce some surprising fireworks at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Despite the quarterback carousel, both teams enter with legitimate postseason aspirations. The Bengals arrive with a perfect 2-0 record, having shown resilience by rallying from a 27-24 deficit against Jacksonville behind Browning's late-game heroics. The Vikings, meanwhile, sit at 1-1 aft

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