Vikings at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 38, Minnesota Vikings 3 · NATIONAL MADDEN LEAGUE 🏆
Final Score
Vikings 3 0 TD · 1 FG · 0 XP
Panthers 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPHaynes King 174 yds passingMike Washington Jr. 56 yds rushingChris Brazzell II 74 yds receivingJosh Metellus 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 94 · 319Passing yards 30 · 174Rushing yards 64 · 145Completions 4/20 · 8/13Yards per carry 5.3 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
In a dominant performance, the Carolina Panthers cruised to a 38-3 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the Wildcard Round of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to advance in the playoffs, the Panthers made a statement, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity throughout the game.
Haynes King led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 174 yards and three touchdowns, effectively connecting with his top receiver, Chris Brazzell II, who accumulated 74 receiving yards. Their offensive strategy kept the Vikings' defense on its heels, as they consistently found ways to exploit gaps and convert crucial third downs.
Defensively, the Panthers made their mark with Jaelan Phillips recording a key sack that disrupted Minnesota's momentum. Although Josh Metellus led the Vikings with eight tackles and Trevon Diggs snagged an interception, it was the Panthers' ability to limit scoring opportunities that sealed the game. The turning point came early in the second half when Carolina scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Vikings.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| D.J. HallQB | 4/20 | 20% | 53 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 8/13 | 62% | 174 | 3 | 1 | 112.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 10 | 56 | 5.6 | 39 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 17 | 54 | 3.2 | 32 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Haynes KingQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 47 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 10 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| A.T. PerryWR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Josh MetellusSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaelan PhillipsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy KerrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monte SmithCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jailin WalkerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay WalkerWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 0 | 21 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 5 | 47 |