The Minnesota Vikings are making a definite case for their inclusion in the playoffs with this hard-hitting performance against the Bengals. Their DE, Danielle Hunter, might just be the pick of the bunch. But will the Bengals’ QB Jake Browning suffer the repercussions for being unchecked for a concussion after this sack?

Both the Vikings and the Bengals are in the hunt for a playoff spot in this crucial matchup. With Joe Burrow out of the season after an injury. Backup QB Browning has been thrust into the limelight, but has he bitten off more than he can chew?

Jake Browning gets sacked to the floor

With the 3rd quarter soon to end, the ball was in Browning’s hand as he rallied for a comeback. But DE Hunter had very different plans. He delivered one of the nastiest sacks on Browning as the Vikings called for a time-out. Browning first banged his head with the DE and then onto the ground.

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But as per regulations, he was not checked for concussion after the sack. There could be various reasons as to why concussion protocols were not followed. The primary reason could be a lack of necessity by the officials or that they did check for concussions during the Vikings’ timeout, but it wasn’t broadcasted.

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The game has entered the fourth quarter and the Vikings lead the Bengals by 17-3. As the Bengals try to mount a comeback, will the slam Browning felt affect him?

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