Bengals open as highway underdogs in Week 3 vs. the Vikings

The Cincinnati Bengals could have began their 2025 season with a 2-0 file for the primary time since earlier than both Zac Taylor or Joe Burrow have been on the staff, however in doing so, they’ve misplaced their franchise quarterback for the majority of the season, turning the keys over, as soon as once more, to backup Jake Browning.

It may very well be worse, in fact. The Bengals might have a bum as their backup quarterback. That’s undoubtedly not the case. Wealthy Eisen even stated he thinks Browning is a greater quarterback than a 3rd of the starters throughout the league. He could also be proper, however he’s nonetheless not Burrow.

Browning being the staff’s beginning quarterback could have one thing to do with Vegas selecting in opposition to them in Week 3. In accordance with FanDuel’s Sportsbook, the Bengals might be 3-point underdogs on the highway as they journey to Minneapolis to face the Vikings, who’re additionally more likely to begin their backup quarterback, Carson Wentz. The over/beneath for this recreation is 42.5 factors.

The Vikings, led by J.J. McCarthy, narrowly defeated the Bears in Chicago in Week 1, however they have been overwhelmed badly by the Vikings of their house opener in Week 2. It’s shut, however Vegas odds makers appear to provide the sting to Wentz in Week 2.