Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has already bounced back from a November rough patch with five touchdown passes to zero interceptions in his last two games, but that might have been just a warmup for Week 16 against Minnesota. The Vikings rank 30th against the pass, giving up 290.6 yards per game, and have allowed the most Fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.
They've given up 32 touchdowns through the air, most in the NFL, including eight in their last three games. Just last week against the Eagles, quarterback Nick Foles threw for 428 yards and three touchdowns against them.
The Vikings have played better football of late, losing just one of their last four games, which reduces the chances of the Bengals jumping out to an early lead and relying mostly on their running game in the second half. With the weapons at his disposal, Dalton has a real opportunity for three or more touchdown passes this week.
Quarterback is usually not a position for playing matchups, but if you don't have a surefire Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Nick Foles or Matthew Stafford type there, Dalton is an option to consider.