The Minnesota Vikings own a wee bit of momentum heading into Week 5, knocking off the Carolina Panthers on the road last Sunday, 21-13.
Minnesota desperately needed a win to maintain a playoff heartbeat, earning it in Charlotte thanks to a defensive touchdown from D.J. Wonnum and two scores by Justin Jefferson.
Harrison Smith Acknowledges Vikings Main Problem
Moreover, longtime Vikings safety Harrison Smith did his part to hold off the Panthers, notching a mammoth 14 tackles, 3 sacks, and the forced fumble. He caused the fumble that Wonnum scooped for a touchdown, completely changing the Vikings probability of winning.