NFL Game Summary - Minnesota at Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Andy Dalton threw for 366 yards and four touchdowns as Cincinnati took down Minnesota, 42-14, on Sunday.

Dalton did so on 27-of-38 efficiency, connecting with A.J. Green twice then Jermaine Gresham and Mohamed Sanu once each for the Bengals (10-5), who are on the verge of locking up a playoff berth as the Dolphins are losing in Buffalo.

Matt Cassel was held to 114 yards, one score to Jarius Wright and three interceptions on 13-of-27 passing for the Vikings (4-10-1), who failed to maintain momentum from their 48-point performance against the Eagles last week.

Adrian Peterson returned after a one-game absence, but was limited to 45 yards on 11 carries. Cordarelle Patterson added a rushing touchdown in defeat.