Q2, 2:52: Penalties pile up for Vikings
Vikings coaches wanted to see sharper play around the quarterback, but the offense hasn’t exactly answered the bell yet. Center Michael Jurgens and tight end T.J. Hockenson were flagged for the second and third false-start penalties of the first half. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw, making his season debut, was also flagged for a false start earlier in the game. Right guard Will Fries was penalized for an illegal block above the waist. The Vikings have been called for five penalties for 40 yards so far.
Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) is brought down by the Bengals defense in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Q2, 4:42: Vikings 17, Bengals 3
The Vikings defense had levied just seven quarterback hits over the first two games against the Bears and Falcons.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard just tagged Bengals quarterback Jake Browning during a third-down incompletion, marking the sixth time that Browning has already been hit by a Vikings defender in this first half. Bengals kicker Evan McPherson made a 45-yard field goal after Greenard’s hit on Browning. The Vikings lead 17-3 with 4:42 before halftime.
Hargrave questionable to return
Vikings defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is dealing with a chest injury and is questionable to return, the team announced. Hargrave was being evaluated in the sideline medical tent during the Vikings’ offensive possession.
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