The Vikings have lost their last 3 games, they have also lost 3 of their last 4 games on the road.
The Panthers have lost their last 3 games.
According to the latest lines, the Vikings are 5.0 point favorites. The over/under currently sits at 46.5. The Vikings are 2-7-1 against the spread.
The Vikings are paced by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 1,075 yards, 9 td passes with 2 picks this season. Alexander Mattison has barreled for 155 yards with 0 TDs. Justin Jefferson has 27 receptions for 458 yards and 1 TDs.
The Panthers are paced by Andy Dalton who has thrown for 361 yards, 2 td passes with 0 interceptions this year. Adam Thielen has 20 receptions for 211 yards and 2 TDs.
The Vikings are in 3rd in the NFC North while the Panthers are in last place in the NFC South.
These are listed among the the lowest in team defense currently in the league.
The Vikings enter the game off a defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers 28-24; the Panthers come into the game off a defeat at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks 37-27.
Next week the Vikings welcome the the Kansas City Chiefs; the Panthers travel to the Detroit Lions.
Game Details
• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Carolina Panthers (CAR)
• Date: October 1, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Bank of America Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 78F; 54% humidity; wind: NE 6 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | CAR | MIN | CAR | ||
| Record | 0-3 | 0-3 | 5-5 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 0-2 | 0-1 | 4-2 | 2-2 | |
| Away Record | 0-1 | 0-2 | 1-3 | 2-4 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 23.0 | 18.0 | 26.4 | 19.7 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 27.3 | 27.0 | 27.8 | 21.2 | |
| Point Differential | -13 | -27 | -14 | -15 | |
| Yards/Game | 406.0 | 299.3 | 397.8 | 316.2 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 382.3 | 329.0 | 386.6 | 331.6 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 339.7 | 200.0 | 291.0 | 183.4 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 261.7 | 192.3 | 247.5 | 221.3 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 66.3 | 99.3 | 72.2 | 132.8 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 120.7 | 136.7 | 107.6 | 110.3 | |
| First Downs/Game | 22.0 | 19.0 | 21.6 | 19.1 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 21.3 | 21.0 | 18.3 | 19.7 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 42.1 | 40.4 | 45.0 | 38.0 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 40.5 | 30.8 | 33.6 | 38.0 | |
| Turnover Margin | -7 | -2 | -12 | -3 | |
| Total Games | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | |
Minnesota Vikings 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 96-138 | 1,075 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Alexander Mattison | 39 | 155 | 0 | 15 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 27 | 458 | 1 | 52 |
Carolina Panthers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Andy Dalton | 34-58 | 361 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Miles Sanders | 41 | 139 | 1 | 15 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Adam Thielen | 20 | 211 | 2 | 25 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 17-Oct-21 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 34-28 |
| Sun 29-Nov-20 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Carolina Panthers | 28-27 |
| Sun 10-Dec-17 | 1:00PM | CAROLINA PANTHERS d. Minnesota Vikings | 31-24 |
| Sun 25-Sep-16 | 1:02PM | Minnesota Vikings d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 22-10 |
| Sun 30-Nov-14 | 1:02PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Carolina Panthers | 31-13 |
| Sun 13-Oct-13 | 1:05PM | Carolina Panthers d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 35-10 |
| Sun 30-Oct-11 | 1:03PM | Minnesota Vikings d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 24-21 |
| Sun 20-Dec-09 | 8:30PM | CAROLINA PANTHERS d. Minnesota Vikings | 26-7 |
| Sun 21-Sep-08 | 1:05PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Carolina Panthers | 20-10 |
| Sun 17-Sep-06 | 1:03PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Carolina Panthers | 16-13 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| MIN | CAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 2-3 |
| Away Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 3345-5004 | 66.9% | 38,215 | 261 | 107 | 295 | 1-3 (4) |
| Andy Dalton | 3408-5454 | 62.5% | 38,511 | 246 | 144 | 348 | 0-4 (4) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 13-7
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Carolina Panthers: 2-2
• Andy Dalton W-L last 20 games as a starter: 9-11
• Andy Dalton last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2-3
Player Trends
• Kirk Cousins has 10 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Kirk Cousins has 3 straight games with 300+ passing yards
• Kirk Cousins has 8 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Kirk Cousins has 3 straight games with a turnover
• Justin Jefferson has 3 straight games with 100+ receiving yards
• Justin Jefferson has 3 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Justin Jefferson has 3 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
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Betting Odds
• Favorite: Minnesota Vikings
• Spread: 5.0
• Over/Under: 46.5
Betting Trends
| Minnesota Vikings | Carolina Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-3-1 | 1-3-1 |
| Last 10 ATS | 2-7-1 | 5-4-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 6-3-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-4-3 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 5-3-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 6-3-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 6-3-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 7-3-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Minnesota Vikings: +8000
• Carolina Panthers: +25000
Vikings vs. Panthers Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Minnesota Vikings d. Carolina Panthers 27-21
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Carolina Panthers 28-24