Carolina
Panthers
0-1
14
FINAL
35
Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 13 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 35-14, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The Vikings showcased their offensive prowess, while the Panthers were left searching for answers as the season winds down.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 157 yards and a touchdown, managing the game with efficiency. On the receiving end, Ja'Marr Chase made his presence felt with 74 yards, while Bijan Robinson of the Panthers put up a valiant effort on the ground with 144 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Vikings' scoring.
Defensively, the Vikings were formidable, highlighted by Avieon Terrell's two interceptions that proved crucial in shifting momentum. Zack Baun added pressure with a sack, while the Panthers' A.J. Haulcy led in tackles but couldn't contain Minnesota's explosive offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Terrell's first interception set up a touchdown, allowing the Vikings to take control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 11 | 11 | 100% | 157 | 1 | 0 | 149.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 115 | 1 | 3 | 40.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 144 | 11.1 | 27 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 81 | 6.8 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 30 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 23 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 57 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

