Vikings at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 37, Minnesota Vikings 20 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Vikings 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Panthers 37 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPBryce Young 214 yds passingBreece Hall 81 yds rushingTai Felton 66 yds receivingCam Taylor-Britt 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 316 · 334Passing yards 211 · 214Rushing yards 105 · 120Completions 21/34 · 23/35Yards per carry 3.9 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The Carolina Panthers topped the Minnesota Vikings with a decisive 37-20 victory in Week 16 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Panthers showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Bryce Young was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for 214 yards and three touchdowns, leading the offense with poise and precision. Breece Hall contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 81 rushing yards and keeping the Vikings' defense on their heels. This dynamic offensive effort proved too much for Minnesota to handle.
Defensively, the Panthers made their mark with a key interception from Cam Taylor-Britt, shifting momentum in their favor at a crucial moment. Derrick Brown added pressure on the Vikings' quarterback with a sack, helping to disrupt Minnesota's rhythm throughout the game. The combination of timely defensive plays and a potent offense ultimately defined Carolina's victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 21/34 | 62% | 211 | 1 | 1 | 76.9 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 23/35 | 66% | 214 | 3 | 0 | 110.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 10 | 32 | 3.2 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Evan StewartWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 13 | 81 | 6.2 | 33 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett NorfleetTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Brett NorfleetTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Kamari LassiterCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prinewell UmanmielenLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam JacksonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxton EckMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Trevin WallaceWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boog SmithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/3 | 2 | 46 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 3/3 | 4 | 40 |