Bengals’ latest loss goes down in Vikings history

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings dives with the ball for a touchdown after intercepting Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter of the game on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings dives with the ball for a touchdown after intercepting Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter of the game on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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By Gabriel Burns
Dec 19, 2017
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The Vikings pulverized the Bengals 34-7 on Sunday. Former Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer got the best of his old boss Marvin Lewis, who was forced to answer questions about his future following a report he and the team will part ways.

But it was a memorable day in Minnesota. Zimmer’s defense had the team’s best showing in over a decade.

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If Lewis and the Bengals do split, his final year will be defined by the inability to field a consistent offense despite a plethora of playmakers.

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