Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, formerly associated with the Minnesota Vikings, demonstrated lingering resentment after the Bengals’ three-point overtime victory against the Vikings on December 16.
Browning, who spent time with the Vikings since entering the NFL in 2019, addressed the media post-game, revealing the underlying message he sent to his former team and discussing his mindset leading up to the revenge match.
Reflecting on the circumstances surrounding his departure from the Vikings, Browning recalled the disappointment of being cut and left uncertain about his job status after spending two years with the team. Despite downplaying the significance of the Vikings’ decision to release him in a press conference on December 12, Browning admitted post-victory that there was indeed extra motivation for him in the matchup against his former team.
While acknowledging the presence of great individuals in the Vikings organization, Browning confessed to feeling satisfaction after the win, declaring, “I think right after we made the field goal to win the game, I screamed at a camera and said they never should have cut me.”
Browning’s revenge narrative gains context as the Vikings have faced challenges in finding a suitable replacement for their injured quarterback, Kirk Cousins. With the team struggling with different starters, including Nick Mullens in the latest game, Browning’s success with the Bengals stands in contrast with the Vikings’ 3-3 record since Cousins’ injury and a 7-7 overall record for the season. Browning’s current season record stands at 2-1, with 924 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
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