Cincinnati at Minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings lost for the first time since October 1st when Carolina beat them 31-24. The Vikings defense is suddenly looking a bit more tired, and a bit more vulnerable. Since running off six straight games of not allowing any team more than 17 points, the Vikings have allowed 23, 30, and 31 in three of their last five games. Cincinnati played their worst game of the season last week vs. Chicago, falling 33-7. I would tend to throw that game out, but many will be thinking if the Bears held Cincinnati to seven points, what will the Vikings do? Cincinnati will take on a different attitude against a 10-3 team, and they did score 20+ in four straight prior to the Bears debacle last week. Take this one to finish OVER.