Panthers at Vikings
Carolina Panthers 29, Minnesota Vikings 27 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Panthers 29 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XP
Vikings 27 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XPKyler Murray 276 yds passingChuba Hubbard 65 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 110 yds receivingMalik Harrison 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 335 Β· 298Passing yards 230 Β· 266Rushing yards 105 Β· 32Completions 11/23 Β· 10/13Yards per carry 5.5 Β· 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 21d ago
In a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 29-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. The game was a nail-biter, with both teams battling fiercely to secure a crucial victory as the regular season winds down.
Offensively, Kyler Murray shone for the Vikings, throwing for 276 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his playmaking ability. However, it was Chuba Hubbard of the Panthers who provided the ground game spark with 65 rushing yards, helping to keep Carolina's offense balanced. Justin Jefferson also had a standout performance, racking up 110 receiving yards for Minnesota, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the game hinged on key moments, particularly Malik Harrison's interception for the Panthers, which proved pivotal in maintaining momentum. Despite Isaiah Rodgers Sr. leading the Vikings with four total tackles and Andrew Van Ginkel contributing a sack, Minnesota's defense could not contain the Panthers' late-game surge. The turning point came in the final minutes when Carolina capitalized on a critical turnover, sealing their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 11/23 | 48% | 238 | 2 | 0 | 114.0 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 10/13 | 77% | 276 | 3 | 2 | 118.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | β | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 10 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 29 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 110 | 36.7 | 60 | 1 | 98 | 0 |
| Donald Parham JrTE | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 31 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |