Cincinnati Bengals vs Minnesota Vikings: NFL Preseason Week 1

Bengals who will miss tonight’s preseason opener

These Bengals players will not get to play in tonight’s preseason opener against the Vikings, most due to injury, but one just as precaution.

5 Bengals storylines to follow as preseason kicks off

Is there anything more exciting than the start of football season? Here’s how to get the most enjoyment out of the Bengals’ first preseason game and what to watch for as you do.

Bengals Roundtable: What we’re watching for tonight

We gathered our staff to see what they’ll be watching for Friday night when the Bengals and Vikings kick off their first preseason game.

Bengals-Vikings player, coach and hometown connection

Reviewing the Vikings who were Bengals, coaching connections and Vikings from the Cincinnati area.

Big opportunity looms for C.J. Uzomah in preseason

The Bengals have experienced injuries at the tight end position and second-year man C.J. Uzomah has been asked to step up. In the first preseason game, Uzomah could instill confidence in the team.

Coach Talk: Interpreting Lewis Vikings commentary

Marvin Lewis held a press conference on Wednesday to talk about the Vikings joint practices and game. What did he say, and more importantly, what did he really mean? We try to decipher the differences.

Andre Smith offers nothing but praise for Bengals

Tonight, we’ll see Andre Smith in a different NFL uniform than the Bengals’ for the first time and coincidentally, he’ll be going up against his former team.

Bengals vs Vikings: Recent games against the opponent

Despite not having much history, these two teams are usually fun to watch when they play against each other.

VIDEO: Mike Zimmer reunites with Bengals at practice

Game Primer: Vikings (0-0) at Bengals (0-0)

What you need to know leading up to Friday’s preseason opener including fun facts, matchup history and more.

The Orange and Black Insider, Episode No. 3: A familiar enemy

We preview the Bengals-Vikings game with Ted Glover of The Daily Norseman, as well as find another Bengals Hater of the Week and offer fantasy football advice.

Zimmer excited for his return to the Jungle

One of the greatest defensive coordinators in Bengals history returned to Cincinnati this week with a team that he now leads. Zimmer is excited to be back and appreciative of his years in the Queen City.

4 takeaways from 2nd joint practice w/ Vikings

The second of two joint sessions with the Vikings yielded similar results for the Bengals offense. Check out our top takeaways from the final training camp session of 2016.

Live updates from Thursday’s practice

The Bengals and Vikings take the field for the second of their two joint practices ahead of tomorrow night’s preseason opener. Follow along here for live updates!

Vikings at Bengals: Tecmo Bowl Futures

You can go anywhere on the web and find what the experts think the outcome of any game will be. I have my own expert. She was born in 1991 and has had my heart ever since. Her name, Tecmo Super Bowl.

Videos from Bengals’ first joint practice with Vikings

The Bengals’ offensive line struggled to keep Andy Dalton protected on Wednesday, but he was able to complete a few nice passes to A.J. Green, C.J. Uzomah, Tyler Boyd and Giovani Bernard.

Bengals vs Vikings: How to watch, follow & what to know

NFL football returns to the Queen City this week as the Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings face off in their preseason opener. Here is everything you'll need to watch and follow this contest.

4 takeaways from joint practice with Vikings

Wednesday was not a good day for the Bengals. The Vikings thoroughly outplayed the Bengals for most of the joint practice, though things did get better towards the end of the session.

Adam Jones involved in altercation with Adam Thielen

The Bengals and Vikings had a bit of a spat in their joint practice and Adam Jones of the Bengals and Adam Thielen of the Vikings were at the middle of it.

Live updates from Bengals-Vikings joint practice

Follow along for live updates from the practice fields adjacent to Paul Brown Stadium as the Bengals and Vikings take the field for their first of two joint practices this week.

Bengals vs Vikings: 5 Bengals to keep an eye on

Who are the players to watch in the Bengals first preseason game? These five players will have our attention when the Bengals’ preseason opener kicks off on Friday night.

Behind Enemy Lines with Daily Norseman

We all know the Bengals, but let’s get to know the Vikings headed into the first week of the preseason. Where is Teddy Bridgewater at in his development and how will Mike Zimmer fare against his former mentor, Marvin Lewis?

Terence Newman won’t travel to Cincinnati

Terence Newman is unfortunately dealing with an injury that will keep him from joining his teammates (former and current) in Cincinnati for the Vikings’ preseason opener against the Bengals this week.