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Vikings vs. Bengals: Three critical stats that defined the 34-7 Vikings' win

December 17, 2017 at 11:56PM

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) in the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1218792 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

161

The Vikings defense allowed just 161 yards to the Bengals, marking the fewest yards surrendered by Minnesota in over a decade. On Dec. 3, 2006, the Bears managed just 107 yards vs. the Vikings.

17

The Vikings' 17 first-quarter points are the most scored by Minnesota in an opening quarter this season.

3

The Bengals managed just three first downs before the fourth quarter, when the Vikings began subbing in reserves. Cincinnati finished with eight, tied for the sixth-fewest in an NFL game this season.