US EditionBengals vs Vikings: OFFICIALLY Battle of Backup QBs | Who Has The EDGE?
Backup quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Jake Browning start due to injuries of starters, impacting both teams' offensive strategies at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday.
- The Minnesota Vikings are set to play the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday afternoon at their home venue, with quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Jake Browning expected to start for their respective teams.
- The Bengals started Jake Browning after Joe Burrow suffered a turf toe injury expected to sideline him for at least three months.
- Wentz, a 32-year-old veteran quarterback who joined the Vikings recently, has started 94 NFL games and has dedicated considerable time working with coaches to effectively lead the team's offense.
- The Bengals have intercepted Wentz five times and allowed him to score just two touchdowns, showing their defensive strength against him in past games.
- This matchup highlights both teams relying on backup quarterbacks and suggests a test of Wentz's experience against Browning's familiarity with Cincinnati's offense.
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Pine Journal
Why veteran Carson Wentz might be the perfect person for the Vikings
To call veteran quarterback Carson Wentz a journeyman might not be understating it. He signed with the Vikings last month, having already played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs. Now Wentz, 32, is preparing to make NFL history as the only quarterback to ever start a game for six different teams in six consecutive seasons. He will reach that distinction when he starts …
Herald Bulletin
Zac Taylor doesn't feel need to change Bengals' offensive scheme much for backup QB Jake Browning
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Jake Browning is ready to take over at quarterback for the injured Joe Burrow. Browning has been with the Bengals for five years and is familiar with the team's offense. On Wednesday, Taylor expressed…
Beer: Another Vikings QB from North Dakota offers Wentz advice
FARGO — Before North Dakota goes all rah-rah for Carson Wentz stepping up to saddle the struggling Minnesota Vikings offense, it’s time to remember he won’t be the only starting QB in purple from North Dakota. That’d be Brooks Bollinger, the Grand Forks Central standout who had an impressive collegiate career at Wisconsin. Wentz is likely to start for the injured J.J. McCarthy against Cincinnati on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The former North D…
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