Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals
The Power Index projects the Minnesota Vikings to win by about 11.5 points.
Projection
Minnesota Vikings
No. 5 · 6-1
91%
Cincinnati Bengals
No. 8 · 5-2
9%
VS
Tale of the tape
Minnesota Vikings
- Record
- 6-1
- Index score
- 65.8
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +950
- Rank
- No. 5
Key driver: Defense allowing 13.2 points per game
Cincinnati Bengals
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 45.5
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1200
- Rank
- No. 8
Key driver: MVP-level quarterback performance
Frequently asked questions
Who would win Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Cincinnati Bengals by about 11.5 points, with a 91% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Vikings or the Bengals?
The Minnesota Vikings are No. 5 (6-1) and the Cincinnati Bengals are No. 8 (5-2) in the Week 9 NFL Power Index.
What are the Super Bowl LXI odds for the Vikings and Bengals?
The Minnesota Vikings are +950 and the Cincinnati Bengals are +1200 to win Super Bowl LXI.