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Vikings vs Panthers Final: 34-28 - Recap

The Vikings got a 3-TD performance from Kirk Cousins as Minnesota handed Carolina a 34-28 defeat on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.

Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 45.5.

Kirk Cousins completed 33 of 48 pass attempts for 373 yards and 3 TDs for the Vikings in the win.

Chuba Hubbard rushed for 61 yards for Carolina, while Sam Darnold added 48 yards. Sam Darnold threw for 207 yards for the Panthers, while receivers DJ Moore and Ian Thomas had 73 and 41 yards respectively.

Minnesota outgained Carolina 571-306 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-20 by the Vikings.

Minnesota led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 37:38-26:34 split in that important category.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cowboys. The Panthers will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.