Minnesota
Vikings
2-3
29
FINAL
13
Carolina
Panthers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Carolina Panthers 29-13 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations hanging in the balance, the Vikings showcased their strength and skill, securing a pivotal victory on the road.
On the offensive side, the Vikings relied heavily on their ground game, with Player 555221478 notching 107 rushing yards, providing a strong backbone for their attack. Despite Carolina's Bryce Young leading the game in passing yards with 212 and throwing a touchdown, it wasn't enough to keep pace with Minnesota's relentless offense.
Defensively, the Vikings were impactful, with Player 555222898 leading the team with four total tackles and Player 555223735 contributing with a crucial sack. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Vikings' defense stifled a Panthers' drive, leading to a quick change of possession that allowed Minnesota to extend their lead right before halftime. This momentum shift proved decisive, as the Vikings maintained control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 212 | 1 | 0 | 105.7 |
| Gregory Davis | QB | 12 | 9 | 75% | 129 | 0 | 0 | 109.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 15 | 107 | 7.1 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Damarius Peerman | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Taylor Smart | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | -16 | -16.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 38 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Taylor Smart | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 37 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 24 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Wade | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Phillip Hurst | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |

