A full Saturday of football begins with two teams that didn't expect to be in this position. The Cincinnati Bengals and the Minnesota Vikings are in the playoff hunt, but neither team can rest down the stretch.
After a slow start, and an injury to Joe Burrow, the Bengals find themselves 7-6, and in need of help if the team wants to make the playoffs. Jake Browning has performed admirably in Burrow's absence, but faces a tough task against a resurgent Vikings defense in Week 15.
On the other side, Minnesota is also relying on a different signal caller.