Panthers at Vikings
Carolina Panthers 34, Minnesota Vikings 23 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Panthers 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 230 yds passingChuba Hubbard 185 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 92 yds receivingJaycee Horn 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 422 · 328Passing yards 215 · 208Rushing yards 207 · 120Completions 15/19 · 15/23Yards per carry 9.0 · 6.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
The Carolina Panthers secured a solid 34-23 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. This matchup was crucial for both teams, with the Panthers looking to maintain their momentum and the Vikings seeking to stay relevant in the postseason race.
Bryce Young shone for the Panthers, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his growth as a quarterback. Chuba Hubbard was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 185 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Vikings' defense and keeping drives alive. The Panthers' offensive cohesion proved too much for Minnesota to handle.
Defensively, the Panthers made crucial plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Derrick Brown recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Vikings' quarterback, while Jaycee Horn's two interceptions were game-changing moments that halted Minnesota's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Horn's second pick led to a quick touchdown, allowing Carolina to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 15/19 | 79% | 230 | 3 | 2 | 117.1 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 14/23 | 61% | 212 | 2 | 4 | 80.6 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 19 | 185 | 9.7 | 23 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 13 | 119 | 9.2 | 9 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 70 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 58 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 28 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tommy TrembleTE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson KuwatchMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Eric WilsonWILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Mike JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb EvansCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 4 | 36 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 2 | 38 |