For the second time in his career, Kyle Rudolph had a big game against Carolina.
Three years removed from a nine-catch game against the Panthers, Rudolph snagged seven catches for 70 yards and a touchdown en route to a 22-10 Vikings victory on Sunday. He led the team in receiving yards and helped Minnesota snap Carolina’s 14-game win streak at home.
All but one of Rudolph’s receptions occurred in the second half; three of those six converted into Vikings first downs, and one for the score. After struggling to get first downs and keep the offense on the field during the first two quarters, Minnesota came out of the locker room and found its groove.