The Minnesota Vikings took care of two important pieces of business on Sunday.
Teddy Bridgewater made his long-awaited return to action and the team wrapped up the NFC North with a 34-7 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals.
The quarterback entered Sunday's game in the fourth quarter, marking his first action since an August 2016 knee injury.
His first pass was an interception that bounced off running back Jerick McKinnon's hands. He did not complete either of his two attempts.
Case Keenum exited the game in the fourth quarter with the Vikings leading the Bengals 34-0. Keenum completed 20 of 23 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns.
Tremendous ovation for @teddyb_h2o. Welcome back! 🐻#Skolpic.twitter.com/jLIM6HSc3y
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2017
Minnesota wrapped up the division for just the second time this decade, having also claiming it in 2015. The Vikings followed the Philadelphia Eagles as just the second NFC team to clinch a division or playoff berth.
Minnesota closes out its season with Green Bay and a New Year's Eve contest at the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
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Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs (39) celebrates with Redskins offensive guard Arie Kouandjio (60) after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at FedEx Field.
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Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) spikes the ball during the first half to celebrate a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field.
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Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) gets knocked out of bounds by Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) and cornerback James Bradberry (24) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Trey Burton (88) celebrates after his first half touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
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Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs (39) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Deone Bucannon (20) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs past Miami Dolphins free safety Reshad Jones (20) to score a touchdown during the second quarter at New Era Field.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) fumbles the ball while being hit by Washington Redskins defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II (72) in the first quarter at FedEx Field.
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New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (22) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles corner back Jalen Mills (31) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) and his teammates celebrate his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit:
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) in the first quarter of the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) is tackled by New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson (52) and defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (95) in the first quarter of the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) reacts while running onto the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field.
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) enters the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium.
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A fan holds a sign referencing the Cleveland Browns 0-13 season before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates with offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz (71) and the mascot K.C. Wolf after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) leaps over Los Angeles Chargers free safety Tre Boston (33) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs the ball as Los Angeles Chargers inside linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) attempts the tackle during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams is unable to make the catch as Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen (49) defends in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West (35) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Tenny Palepoi (95) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is tackled by Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) and defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (94) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver T.J. Jones (13) celebrates his touchdown with running back Theo Riddick (25) wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) tight end Eric Ebron (85) and wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver T.J. Jones (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-359052 ORIG FILE ID: 20171216_szo_ai5_0214.JPG
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Detroit Lions wide receiver T.J. Jones (13) scores a touchdown as Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) attempts to break up the play during the second quarter at Ford Field.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) cant hold on to the catch as he is hit by Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) during the first quarter at Ford Field.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) celebrates with free safety Glover Quin (27) during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) knocks down a pass from Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first quarter at Ford Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
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Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the 2nd quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs out of the pocket in the second quarter against the Denver broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) reacts to Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) after he ran for a first quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) runs out of the pocket while being sacked by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Barkevious Mingo (52) in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs for a first quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) after catching the ball is forced out of bounds by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) avoids a tackle by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Margus Hunt (92) during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Dec 14, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) runs with the ball against Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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