The Minnesota Vikings vs the Cincinnati Bengals matchup was a highly anticipated one early in the season. While it should still have big implications, some of the hype has died because of injuries to both teams. Notably, both teams are dealing with injuries to their quarterbacks. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Week 3 matchup.
Minnesota Vikings 3 Injury Report
J.J. McCarthy
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury last week and will not be available against Cincinnati.
Justin Jefferson on what Carson Wentz’s experience brings to the team that JJ McCarthy doesn’t:
“I mean he just has the experience. Just going out there and really run the show… I don’t feel like we missed a beat, of course it’s the next man up.”pic.twitter.com/ltsx3Xytbm
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) September 19, 2025
Ryan Kelly
Center Ryan Kelly is out for Week 3 with a concussion.
Justin Skule
Tackle Justin Skule is listed as out with a concussion.
Christian Darrisaw
Tackle Christian Darrisaw is listed as questionable with a knee injury.
Austin Keys
LB Austin Keys is listed as questionable with a groin injury.
Harrison Smith
Safety Harrison Smith has been dealing with an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.
Andrew Van Ginkel
LB Andrew Van Ginkel is listed as questionable for Sunday with a concussion.
Cincinnati Bengals Week 3 Injury Report
Joe Burrow
Quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a turf toe injury last week and will be unavailable. He underwent surgery and will be out for at least three months.
Shemar Stewart
DE Shemar Stewart is out with an ankle injury.
Cam Taylor-Britt
CB Cam Taylor-Britt is listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury.
DJ Turner
CB DJ Turner is listed as questionable on the injury report with a hamstring injury.
Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart for Week No. 1
Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart
| QB | Carson Wentz | Max Brosmer | Desmond Ridder | |
| RB | Jordan Mason | Cam Akers | Zavier Scott | |
| WR | Justin Jefferson | Tai Felton | ||
| WR | Jalen Nailor | Myles Price | ||
| WR | Adam Thielen | Tim Jones | ||
| TE | T.J. Hockenson | Josh Oliver | Nick Vannett | |
| LT | Christian Darrisaw | |||
| LG | Donovan Jackson | Joe Huber | ||
| C | Michael Jurgens | |||
| RG | Will Fries | Blake Brandel | Henry Byrd | |
| RT | Brian O’Neill | Walter Rouse | ||
| LDE | Jonathan Allen | Levi Drake Rodriguez | ||
| NT | Jalen Redmond | |||
| RDE | Javon Hargrave | Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | Elijah Williams | |
| WLB | Jonathan Greenard | |||
| LILB | Eric Wilson | Austin Keys | ||
| RILB | Ivan Pace Jr. | Kobe King | ||
| SLB | Andrew Van Ginkel | Dallas Turner | Chaz Chambliss | Bo Richter |
| LCB | Isaiah Rodgers | Jeff Okudah | ||
| SS | Joshua Metellus | Theo Jackson | ||
| FS | Harrison Smith | Jay Ward | ||
| RCB | Byron Murphy Jr. | Dwight McGlothern | ||
| NB | Tavierre Thomas | |||
| P | Ryan Wright | |||
| K | Will Riechard |
Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart
| QB | Jake Browning | Brett Rypien | |
| RB | Chase Brown | Samaje Perine | Tahj Brooks |
| WR | Ja’Marr Chase | Mitchell Tinsley | |
| WR | Tee Higgins | Charlie Jones | |
| WR | Andrei Iosivas | Jermaine Burton | |
| TE | Mike Gesicki | Noah Fant | Drew Sample |
| LT | Orlando Brown Jr. | Cody Ford | |
| LG | Dylan Fairchild | Jalen Rivers | |
| C | Ted Karras | Matt Lee | |
| RG | Dalton Risner | ||
| RT | Amarius Mims | ||
| LDE | Joseph Ossai | Shemar Stewart | Cedric Johnson IR |
| LDT | T.J. Slaton Jr. | Mike Pennel | McKinnley Jackson |
| RDT | B.J. Hill | Kris Jenkins Jr. | Howard Cross III |
| RDE | Trey Hendrickson | Myles Murphy | Cam Sample |
| WLB | Demetrius Knight Jr. | Barrett Carter | |
| MLB | Logan Wilson | ||
| SLB | Oren Burks | Shaka Heyward | |
| LCB | DJ Turner II | DJ Ivey | |
| SS | Jordan Battle | PJ Jules | Daijahn Anthony IR |
| FS | Geno Stone | Tycen Anderson | |
| RCB | Cam Taylor-Britt | Marco Wilson | |
| NB | Dax Hill | Josh Newton | |
| P | Ryan Rehkow | ||
| K | Evan McPherson |
How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals
Fans interested in watching Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals can tune in on CBS. It is also available on Fubo and Paramount+.
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