The Minnesota Vikings took an early 7-0 lead over the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter. Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz got the start on Sunday while JJ McCarthy nurses a high ankle sprain. Wentz's first drive was a great one, as he drove the field and put up the first points of the game.

Wentz, who is 32 years old, completed three of his four pass attempts, which led to 29 passing yards and a touchdown. He also had a 134.4 passer rating in the Vikings' opening drive. The score was a 12-yard strike to tight end Josh Oliver, giving Minnesota an early lead. Expand Tweet Article Continues Below

Sunday's contest is Carson Wentz's debut with the Vikings after serving as the backup to Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs last season. Since the 2022-23 season, Wentz ha

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