Bengals placekicker Evan McPherson kicked the winning 29-yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Vikings 27-24 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday.

— Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Gallery: Minnesota Vikings lose to Cincinnati Bengals in overtime, 27-24

December 16, 2023 - 5:28 PM

The Vikings fell to 7-7 after the Bengals kicked a field goal in overtime to win.

Podcast: New quarterback, same turnover problem for Vikings in loss at Cincinnati

 December 16, 2023 - 9:00 PM

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 27-24 overtime loss in Cincinnati, where QB Nick Mullens' first start led to familiar issues and Bengals QB Jake Browning got the upper hand on his former team.

Jake Browning to the Vikings: 'They never should have cut me'

Jake Browning spent two seasons on the Vikings practice squad and was the No. 2 quarterback for much of training camp in 2021.

— Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

December 17, 2023 - 6:28 PM

Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, a former Viking, threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns, leading a fourth-quarter comeback.

Three keys to the Vikings' 27-24 overtime loss to the Bengals

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins reaches the ball over the goal line against Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter Saturday.

— Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press

December 16, 2023 - 10:59 PM

Bengals receiver Tee Higgins stole the show from the Bayou Duo, as Cincinnati made explosive plays and the Vikings couldn't make short-yardage ones.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson happy to play a full game, laments another close loss

 December 16, 2023 - 9:33 PM

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 84 yards in his first complete game since Oct. 1 against Carolina.

Vikings running back Ty Chandler rushes for 132 yards in first NFL start

Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) picked up a first down in the fourth quarter, taking the ball to the 1-yard line on Saturday in Cincinnati.

— Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

December 16, 2023 - 9:51 PM

Starting for the injured Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler became the first Vikings running back to rush for more than 100 yards this season.

Five extra points: Tush Push? How about Kevin O'Connell's 'Tush Tap' times two?

Danielle Hunter’s two sacks of Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, this one in the second quarter, gave him a career-high 15½ this season.

— Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

December 16, 2023 - 11:18 PM

For those who felt the Tush Push was too effective, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and receiver Brandon Powell tried innovating against the Bengals.