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Bengals' Quarterback Change Fails in 48-10 Loss

9/22/2025

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Brett Rypien replaced Jake Browning as the Bengals' quarterback in the fourth quarter against the Vikings, resulting in a 48-10 loss.
Browning completed 19 of 27 passes for 140 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown by Isaiah Rodgers.
Rypien, signed from the Vikings' practice squad, did not attempt a pass.
Browning started due to Joe Burrow's injury, while Rypien has played in 10 regular-season games since 2019 and is with his seventh NFL team.

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Brett Rypien replaced Jake Browning as the Bengals' quarterback in the fourth quarter against the Vikings, resulting in a 48-10 loss.
Browning completed 19 of 27 passes for 140 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown by Isaiah Rodgers.
Rypien, signed from the Vikings' practice squad, did not attempt a pass.
Browning started due to Joe Burrow's injury, while Rypien has played in 10 regular-season games since 2019 and is with his seventh NFL team.