MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota cornerback Isaiah Rodgers had the game of his career before halftime, scoring two touchdowns and forcing three of Cincinnati’s four turnovers all by himself to lead the Vikings on a first-half romp past the Bengals on Sunday.

Rodgers scored on an 87-yard interception return in the first quarter and a 66-yard fumble return in the second quarter, becoming the first player in Vikings history with two defensive touchdowns in a game. The last NFL player to do so was Indianapolis cornerback Kenny Moore with a pair of interception return scores against Carolina on Nov. 5, 2023.

Rodgers picked off Bengals backup Jake Browning when Vikings safety Harrison Smith tipped the pass intended for Chase Brown as Browning frantically tried to evade pressure and threw on the ru

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