Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson, and D.J. Wonnum returned Bryce Young’s fumble 51 yards for a momentum-changing touchdown as the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 21-13.
This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics. By remaining on this website, you indicate your consent.Minnesota Vikings hold on for their 1st win — leaving the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers as the only winless teamsVikings safety Harrison Smith celebrates after sacking Panthers quarterback Bryce Young during the second half Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C.
Cousins overcame two interceptions, including one that Sam Franklin returned 99 yards for a touchdown, and finished with 139 passing yards. Jefferson beat a Panthers secondary playing without three starters for 85 yards on six catches.Alexander Mattison ran for 95 yards and Harrison Smith had three sacks for the Vikings , including the one that led to Wonnum’s score.The winless Panthers find themselves in a tremendous hole.
The momentum turned late in the third quarter when Smith raced into the Carolina backfield untouched and stripped Young of the football from behind. The ball bounced off Young’s leg and careened further into the backfield before Wonnum scooped it up and scored. The Panthers attempted to rally, reaching the Vikings 9 with less than two minutes remaining, but Smith sacked Young twice in the final three plays, including on fourth-and-goal at the 18, to seal the win. Minnesota finished with five sacks, all coming in the second half.
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