Panthers at Vikings
Carolina Panthers 34, Minnesota Vikings 31 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Panthers 34 4 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 4 XP
Vikings 31 0 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 4 XPKyler Murray 328 yds passingAaron Jones Sr 79 yds rushingJauan Jennings 168 yds receivingDevin Lloyd 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 317 ยท 446Passing yards 207 ยท 328Rushing yards 110 ยท 118Completions 17/29 ยท 0/0Yards per carry 3.4 ยท 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 32d ago
In a thrilling contest that had playoff implications on the line, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 34-31 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Panthers who ultimately emerged victorious in this tightly contested matchup.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for an impressive 328 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings was a standout, racking up 168 receiving yards, making several key catches that kept the Vikings in the game. Meanwhile, Aaron Jones Sr. contributed significantly on the ground with 79 rushing yards, helping to balance the Minnesota attack.
Defensively, the Panthers made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Kader Kohou led with nine total tackles, while Jaelan Phillips applied consistent pressure with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came when Devin Lloyd intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, stifling a potential game-tying drive for the Vikings and allowing the Panthers to secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 17/29 | 59% | 207 | 1 | 0 | 92.1 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 25/37 | 68% | 328 | 4 | 1 | 120.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 18 | 44 | 2.4 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | โ | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 44 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Taysom HillTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | โ | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 4 | 168 | 42.0 | 125 | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Devin LloydWILL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelMIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwan'tez StiggersFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah SimmonsSAM | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IISS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 4 | 47 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/2 | 4 | 55 |