Vikings Aniquilan a Bengals 48-10: Darnold y Jones Lideran la Masacre en Semana 3

In an overwhelming display of offensive power during Week 3 of the NFL on September 21, 2025, the Minnesota Vikings crushed the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 48-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings (3-0) remain undefeated and solidify themselves as serious contenders in the NFC North, while the Bengals (1-2) suffer a humiliating defeat that exposes weaknesses in their defense and offense.

Game Summary:
First Quarter: Minnesota opened the scoring with a 12-yard rushing touchdown by Aaron Jones, followed by a 45-yard field goal by Will Reichard for an early 10-0 lead. Cincinnati responded with a 28-yard field goal by Evan McPherson, but that was their only score of the quarter.

Second Quarter: The Vikings exploded with two touchdown passes from Sam Darnold: an 18-yarder to Jordan Addison and a 6-yarder to T.J. Hockenson, extending the lead to 24-3 at halftime. The Vikings defense forced a fumble by Joe Burrow that Aaron Jones recovered for a pick-six.

Third Quarter: The show continued with a 4-yard rushing touchdown by Jones for his second TD and a 22-yard pass from Darnold to Justin Jefferson, pushing the score to 38-3.

Fourth Quarter: Cincinnati finally scored with an 8-yard pass from Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase, but Minnesota sealed the blowout with a 15-yard touchdown by Addison and a final field goal.

Key Statistics: Minnesota Vikings: Sam Darnold completed 18 of 24 passes for 285 yards, 4 touchdowns and zero interceptions. Aaron Jones rushed for 112 yards with 2 TDs and added 45 receiving yards. Justin Jefferson led the way with 7 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow completed 25 of 38 passes for 198 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Ja'Marr Chase had 6 receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals' rushing attack managed only 42 yards.

Game Highlights:
Minnesota's passing offense, fueled by Darnold and his star receivers, overwhelmed a Cincinnati secondary plagued by injuries.

The Vikings defense, led by Jonathan Greenard with 2 sacks, forced 3 turnovers that directly resulted in points.
The Bengals couldn't contain the Vikings' high-tempo offense, accumulating only 240 total yards in a game where the clock seemed to move slowly for them.

This loss leaves the Bengals in a precarious position in the AFC North, with questions surrounding Burrow's health and Zac Taylor's coaching effectiveness. Meanwhile, the Vikings emerge as a balanced and potent team, ready to make a run in the rest of the season.