Vikings vs. Bengals NFL Player Props, Odds: Picks & Predictions for Saturday

Our Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL player props for Week 15 are based on the best NFL odds as we provide you with a few different wagers ahead of Saturday's cross-conference showdown kicking off the Saturday tripleheader.

The NFL has a Saturday tripleheader as Week 15 continues, and the first matchup has plenty of postseason implications. The Minnesota Vikings (7-6) are currently the No. 6 seed in the NFC, while the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) are just outside the latest AFC playoff picture.

Both teams are trotting out backup quarterbacks this weekend, with Cincinnati's Jake Browning still under center for an injured Joe Burrow, and Nick Mullens becoming the fourth different QB to start for Minnesota. Fortunately, uncertainty at the most important position presents a valuable opportunity for bettors. And our C Jackson Cowart explains that when betting on backup QBs is doesn't necessarily mean a low-scoring game, as shown during Thursday Night Football in Week 15.

In addition to our Vikings vs. Bengals prediction and the rest of our Ja'Marr Chase NFL player props, here are our best Vikings vs. Bengals NFL player props (odds via our best NFL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

Vikings vs. Bengals NFL player props: Week 15

Jake Browning Under 242.5 passing yards (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Browning has been on a bit of a roll lately for the Bengals, throwing for 629 total yards in back-to-back wins over the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars. But that's exactly why we are getting value at our best sportsbooks in a game where we project roughly 230 passing yards for Browning in an unfavorable matchup.

Defensive coordinator Brian Flores has helped the Minnesota defense jump from 29th to fifth in points allowed in his first season, marking the best leap in franchise history. The Vikings are sixth in defensive DVOA and fourth in coverage grade at PFF.

Browning figures to have a tougher time finding as much success through the air against the Vikings. That's why most of our best sportsbooks charge more for this Under and have even dropped this total. Take advantage of this bargain at bet365 before it's taken too late.

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Jake Browning Under 3.5 rushing attempts (+114 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sticking with Browning, we also like the Under on his rushing attempts prop. This has already dropped from 4.5 attempts to 3.5, but it's still worth betting anything +110 or better. We would make a fair price for this Under rushing prop closer to the standard -110 vig at our best NFL prop betting sites.

Browning has only cleared this mark once since stepping in for Burrow, and that was during the game he was thrust into action. Browning recorded 40 yards on four rushing attempts against the Baltimore Ravens, which featured a 19-yard gain. Even if I respect the Vikings' defense, they don't bring the same type of pressure that the Ravens often do.

Browning has earned rushing scores in back-to-back games, but still never had more than three rushing attempts in either contest. He's not much of a scrambler, similar to Burrow, and the designed QB run game isn't a big part of the Cincinnati offense.

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K.J. Osborn Under 2.5 receptions (-115 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐

Minnesota's No. 3 receiver saw seven targets in last week's 3-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, turning that into just 15 yards on four catches. There is no reason for Mullens to continue to look his way if Justin Jefferson returns to action this weekend after an early exit last time out.

Osborn saw more volume in the weeks where Jefferson was sidelined, but he managed just eight catches across the first four games to begin the season when the Vikings were fully healthy. And that was with rookie Jordan Addison still adjusting to the NFL level.

With a projection of below two receptions, we are pouncing on this Under at BetMGM. It's worth noting that this Under has become a bit richer at most of our NFL prop betting sites, so this -115 value might not last much longer.

Vikings vs. Bengals player props made 12/15/2023 at 2:10 p.m. ET

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