Reichard’s 62-yard blast set a Vikings record and fueled talk of a 70-yarder someday, even as he admits 59 yards is the max he trains for in season. Donovan Jackson lit up the left side with two pivotal blocks that opened Jordan Mason’s TD, while Levi Drake Rodriguez and a stouter run defense stymied Cincinnati. Isaiah Rodgers’ 87-yard pick-six highlighted a game with big plays, Okudah drew a surprised flag, and Minnesota rolled toward Pittsburgh.

Jackson’s grit and the interior line’s growth drove short-yardage success, Greenard’s grit sparked tackle-for-loss moments, and Rodgers’ friends added a defensive punch. A rapid, physical win cements Minnesota’s identity and raises questions about next-week’s grind against Pittsburgh’s ground game and a league watching Reichard chase more distance.