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With the Minnesota Vikings facing Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning, the defense was fully ready to take advantage. Rodgers was the biggest beneficiary. As Minnesota hounded Browning, Rodgers scored two defensive touchdowns in the first half, placing himself as a one-of-one.

Isaiah Rodgers Sr. needed just a half on Sunday to do something no player had ever done in NFL history over the course of a full game. And he was exactly the sparkplug the Minnesota Vikings needed en route to a blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. First, Rodgers returned an interception of Jake Browning 87 yards for a touchdown.

Isaiah Rodgers is having the game of his professional life at U.S. Bank Stadium this afternoon, as he’s probably already sewn up NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, and has set an NFL record in the process.

MINNEAPOLIS — Isaiah Rodgers helped make Carson Wentz’s debut as Minnesota Vikings quarterback a rousing success, setting a team record with two defensive touchdowns and forcing three of the Cincinnati Bengals’ five turnovers in a 48-10 romp Sunday for the worst loss in Bengals history.

Facing a 26-7 deficit to the Los Angeles Rams early in the third quarter, Jalen Hurts and Co. stormed back to win 33-26. It took touchdowns on three of Philly's final four drives and two blocked field goals, but the Eagles are 3-0 for the third time in the last four seasons.

There's the playmaking Vikings defense we've come to expect.

Carson Wentz is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings for at least another week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said a few minutes after celebrating a 48-10 win Sunday.