NFL Week 15 live updates: Vikings-Bengals, Steelers-Colts, Broncos-Lions

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NFL Week 15 live updates: Vikings-Bengals, Steelers-Colts, Broncos-Lions

Week 15 of the NFL season continues Saturday with a three-game slate, and we’ve got you covered with all the highlights from around the league.

Cincinnati (8-6) kicked things off by beating Minnesota (7-7) in an overtime thriller. Now, Pittsburgh (7-6) is battling Indianapolis (7-6) in the afternoon slate.

Later, Denver (7-6) is facing Detroit (9-4) to close out the evening (8:15 p.m. ET).

Here are the top moments!

Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts

Mossing around

Following the second Pittsburgh score, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. came down with a pair of completions that combined for 63 yards, getting the Colts in the red zone. Later in the drive, Gardner Minshew got the ball out to Zach Moss, and the running back galloped into the end zone for a 16-yard score.

Stay tuned for updates!

Blocked punt leads to TD

Connor Heyward blocked the Colts’ punt attempt on the ensuing possession, and the Steelers recovered the loose ball. Two plays later, Mitchell Trubisky hit wide receiver Diontae Johnson for a 4-yard touchdown.

1:12 1Q: Power football

Pittsburgh had Mitchell Trubisky run a quarterback sneak at the goal line on fourth down, and he indeed punched it into the end zone for the touchdown; Trubisky was initially ruled short after fumbling, but replay review overturned the call for a touchdown. That said, the Steelers missed the extra point and led 6-0.

9:05 1Q: My name is Mr. Watt

Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt got to Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew for the sack.

Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals

3:15 OT: Bengals win!

Bengals quarterback Jake Browning scrambled and found wide receiver Tyler Boyd, who maneuvered his way downfield for a 44-yard pickup. Three plays later, kicker Evan McPherson connected on the game-winning, 29-yard field goal.

0:39 4Q: TIE GAME!

Jake Browning went to his right, threw up a deep ball for Tee Higgins and the wide receiver pulled off one of the most absurd touchdown catches of the season. This one was a 21-yard touchdown for the Bengals that helped even up the score at 24 apiece. The game went to overtime.

Ja’Marr Chase injured

Chase suffered a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter and was questionable to return.

3:48 4Q: CHAOTIC Vikings TD drive!

A pick-six from Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt was negated by Trey Hendrickson lining up offside, moving the chains for the Vikings. Later in the drive, running back Ty Chander ripped a 30-yard carry. One play later, Nick Mullens improvised and found wide receiver Jordan Addison for a circus, 1-yard touchdown reception, regaining the lead for Minnesota.

7:46 4Q: Bengals tie it up!

What a comeback by Cincinnati, which has come back from down 17-3 to knot the score at 17-all. Cincy marched 64 yards on 11 plays, capping the drive with a 1-yard scoring plunge by Joe Mixon.

14:56 4Q: TOUCHDOWN BENGALS!

Just like that, the Bengals got back within a score at 17-10. Jake Browning hit Tee Higgins with a 13-yard touchdown pass, and Cincinnati was in business with a quarter to go.

4:36 3Q: 17-3, Vikings

It was another methodical drive for Minnesota, using eight plays and more than four minutes to go just 36 yards. A field goal made it 17-3.

10:46 3Q: Vikings extend lead

It’s been a defensive struggle so far, but Minnesota broke out big-time to start the second half. The Vikings drove 92 yards on eight plays, pushing their advantage to 14-3 on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Nick Mullens to Jordan Addison. The Mullens-Addison connection has proven fruitful, as the pair have connected on all four of their targets for 101 yards.

Injury update: Bengals lose two players

According to ESPN, Cincinnati has already lost two defensive players for the rest of the game due to injuries: defensive tackle D.J. Reader, and cornerback DJ Ivey.

2:23 1Q: TOUCHDOWN VIKINGS!

Minnesota responded impressively to Cincinnati’s opening field goal with its first opening-drive touchdown of the season to grab a 7-3 lead. The drive went 75 yards on 12 plays, capped by a 1-yard plunge by Ty Chander.

8:41 1Q: Bengals on board first

Jake Browning has been a revelation for the Bengals in place of injured star Joe Burrow. After the Bengals received the opening kickoff, Browning drove the Bengals 59 yards on 11 plays, giving Cincinnati a quick 3-0 lead. Browning was 5-for-6 for 57 yards on the drive.

Coming up:

Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET)