Vikings' Isaiah Rodgers makes NFL history with unprecedented defensive performance against Bengals

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The Minnesota Vikings put on a defensive clinic against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers' performance was record-book worthy. 

Rodgers became the first player in NFL history to record a pick-six, a fumble returned for a touchdown and two forced fumbles in a single game, as the Vikings blew out the Bengals, 48-10, to move to 2-1 on the year. 

Here’s the fun part: Rodgers did it all in the first half. 

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Isaiah Rodgers of the Minnesota Vikings lines up against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)

Rodgers, who the Vikings acquired as a free agent this offseason, picked off Jake Browning, who will likely be the starter for the Bengals moving forward as Joe Burrow needs surgery to repair turf toe suffered in last week’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

The ball was tipped by safety Harrison Smith, and Rodgers saw daylight after securing the interception. Rodgers went 87 yards down the left sideline to add six points to the Vikings’ total as they began to run up the score. 

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Then, in the second quarter, Rodgers tracked down tight end Noah Fant and punched the ball out of his hands. Rodgers was quick to react, recovering the ball and going 66 yards back the other way this time for yet another touchdown. 

Before the first half came to an end, Rodgers added another forced fumble to his stat line, this time getting it out of star receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s mitts and