MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz had some strong emotions to channel and a little rust to shake off, taking over at quarterback in Minnesota for the team he grew up rooting for.

Isaiah Rodgers and the rest of the defense delivered quite the boost.

Rodgers helped make Wentz's debut a rousing success, setting a Vikings record with two defensive touchdowns and forcing three of Cincinnati's five turnovers in a 48-10 romp Sunday for the worst loss in Bengals history.

“Obviously being in the purple and gold means a little extra something to me personally,” said Wentz, who started for an NFL-record sixth team in as many years. “It was a ton of fun — also a ton of fun watching the defense play like that.”

Jordan Mason rushed for 116 yards and two scores on just 16 attempts, Will Reichard made a

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