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NFL · Week 15 · December 17, 2017 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2017 Week 15 Recap

Vikings defeat Bengals 34–7 in Week 15

Case Keenum led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 7–34 Week 15 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 7 5–9
Final 7–34
Minnesota Vikings 34 11–3 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
7–34
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–24 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Case Keenum
FantasyHQ MVP
Case Keenum
Game date
December 17, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • AJ McCarron
    AJ McCarron 3/7 · 19 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Uzomah
    C.J. Uzomah 4 REC · 24 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 2 REC · 30 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Case Keenum
    Case Keenum 20/29 · 242 YDS · 2 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Latavius Murray
    Latavius Murray 1 REC · 28 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Stefon Diggs
    Stefon Diggs 5 REC · 30 YDS · 1 TD +1.0 Fantasy Impact
View Bengals vs Vikings box score View all 2017 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 34–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–24 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Case Keenum
Top passer
Case Keenum
Biggest EPA play
(6:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Erickson INTERCEPTED by 5…
Game date
2017-12-17

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–7 on 2017-12-17. Case Keenum posted a game-high +8.92 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals000707
Minnesota Vikings17737034

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 10:35TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    0-6

    (10:35) (Run formation) 75-J.Sirles reported in as eligible. 25-L.Murray up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 10:31XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-7

    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 6:05TD
    Eric Kendricks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 77
    Score
    0-13

    (6:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Erickson INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at CIN 31. 54-E.Kendricks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 5:54XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-14

    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 1:35FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 35
    Score
    0-17

    (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 6:47TD
    Stefon Diggs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 20
    Score
    0-23

    (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 6:41XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-24

    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 6:37FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 17
    Score
    0-27

    (6:37) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 12:59TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    0-33

    (12:59) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 12:53XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-34

    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:26TD
    GBGermie Bernard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    6-34

    (6:26) (Run formation) 66-T.Hopkins reported in as eligible. 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:22XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    7-34

    (Kick formation) 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Case KeenumCase Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +8.92 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2Latavius MurrayLatavius Murray · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
  3. 3AJ McCarronAJ McCarron · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  4. 4C.J. UzomahC.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  5. 5Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Case Keenum

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Case Keenum — MIN · Passing

Case Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+8.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Case Keenum's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.46 EPA): Andy Dalton — (6:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Erickson INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at CIN 31. 54-E.Kendricks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Case KeenumCase Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +16.3% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.92 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -19.0% CPOE · -0.85 EPA/play · -21.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.458-0.021
Offensive success rate26.8%36.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.604+0.051
Rush EPA/play-0.473-0.081
Defensive EPA/play+0.021+0.458
Defensive success rate63.4%73.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.46), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.46 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.02 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -32.53 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -1.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Latavius MurrayMinnesota Vikings — Latavius Murray (Q1 10:35)
  • Eric KendricksMinnesota Vikings — Eric Kendricks (Q1 6:05)
  • Stefon DiggsMinnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (Case Keenum pass) (Q2 6:47)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Case Keenum pass) (Q4 12:59)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q4 6:26)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q1 1:35)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q3 6:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) (Run formation) 75-J.Sirles reported in as eligible. 25-L.Murray up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 10:31) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 77 (Q1 6:05); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 5:54) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q1 1:35) — (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 6:41) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q3 6:37) — (6:37) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 12:53) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Run formation) 66-T.Hopkins reported in as eligible. 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 6:22) — (Kick formation) 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Erickson INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at CIN 31. 54-E.Kendricks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -6.46]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) (No Huddle) 7-C.Keenum scrambles left end to CIN 33 for 20 yards (56-H.Nickerson). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.53]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 25-L.Murray pushed ob at MIN 44 for 28 yards (22-W.Jackson). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.83]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 19-A.Thielen pushed ob at CIN 5 for 21 yards (57-V.Rey). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +2.13]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) 25-G.Bernard right guard to CIN 38 for no gain (42-B.Gedeon; 54-E.Kendricks). [WPA -4.2% · EPA -3.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Erickson INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at CIN 31. 54-E.Kendricks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -6.46]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 21-J.McKinnon INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at MIN 30. 36-S.Williams pushed ob at MIN 23 for 7 yards (89-D.Morgan). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -6.01]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman at CIN 28. 23-T.Newman to CIN 25 for 3 yards (71-A.Smith). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -5.41]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell to MIN 45 for 45 yards (23-T.Newman). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:35 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
    (10:35) (Run formation) 75-J.Sirles reported in as eligible. 25-L.Murray up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:31 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:05 · MIN 77 · Score 0-13
    (6:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Erickson INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at CIN 31. 54-E.Kendricks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:54 · CIN 15 · Score 0-14
    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:35 · CIN 35 · Score 0-17
    (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 6:47 · CIN 20 · Score 0-23
    (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 6:41 · CIN 15 · Score 0-24
    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  8. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 6:37 · CIN 17 · Score 0-27
    (6:37) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · CIN 1 · Score 0-33
    (12:59) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:53 · CIN 15 · Score 0-34
    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · MIN 2 · Score 6-34
    (6:26) (Run formation) 66-T.Hopkins reported in as eligible. 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:22 · MIN 15 · Score 7-34
    (Kick formation) 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Case Keenum (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2017-12-17?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-7 in Week 15, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Minnesota Vikings 17; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Minnesota Vikings 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 10:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — E. Kendricks (Q1 6:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 6:47) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 12:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q4 6:26) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 1:35, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 6:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 69.0% completion, +16.3% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.92 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 44.0% completion, -19.0% CPOE, -0.85 EPA per dropback, -21.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (6:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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