The Vikings came out on fire in the first half, putting the Panthers in a hole early on and never looking back on their way to a 31-13 win.
Turning Point: Minnesota returned two blocked punts for touchdowns in the first half, helping the Vikings jump out to an early lead. Two Teddy Bridgewater touchdown passes had Minnesota up 28-6 at halftime.
Key Stat: The Vikings tallied just 210 yards of offense, which was more than 100 yards less than the Panthers gained (348 yards) in this game.
Vikings MVP: The special teams unit scored twice on blocked punts in the first half. The Vikings offense didn't need to do a whole lot else thanks to the two scores, and a solid defensive effort.
Panthers MVP: Jonathan Stewart - 12 carries, 85 yards
Stewart led the Panthers backfield in carries and yards, looking healthy and quick on a few runs.
What's Next?
The Vikings host the New York Jets, while the Panthers travel to New Orleans for an NFC South showdown with the Saints
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