Final / OT · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 1 · Paul Brown Stadium
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–24 at home at Paul Brown Stadium in overtime in Week 1 of the 2021 regular season on September 12, 2021. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 1 to need overtime.
The result moved the Bengals to 1–0 and dropped the Vikings to 0–1. The Vikings finished 2021 at 8–9 and missed the playoffs. The Bengals finished 2021 at 10–7 and lost Super Bowl LVI.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 34–7 on December 17, 2017. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 27–24 on December 16, 2023.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Bengals lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 2005 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
