The Minnesota Vikings have done it again! On Sunday, October 13th, the Vikings defeated the Carolina Panthers 13-21 in a thrilling game that was highlighted by Harrison Smith’s first win as a starting quarterback.
The Vikings started off strong, scoring a touchdown on their first drive of the game. This was followed up by a field goal from kicker Dan Bailey to make the score 10-0. The Panthers responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Vikings were able to hold them off for the remainder of the first half.
In the second half, the Vikings continued to dominate, as they scored another touchdown to make it 17-7. The Panthers responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Vikings were able to hold them off for the remainder of the game.
The star of the game was undoubtedly Harrison Smith, who threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns while also running for another touchdown. Smith’s performance was key to the Vikings victory, as he was able to lead the team to victory despite some early struggles.
The Vikings defense was also key to the victory, as they were able to limit the Panthers offense to just seven points in the second half. The defense was led by defensive end Danielle Hunter, who had two sacks and two tackles for a loss.
Overall, it was a great performance from the Minnesota Vikings, as they were able to come away with a 13-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The win was especially sweet for Harrison Smith, who earned his first win as a starting quarterback. The Vikings will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next game against the Detroit Lions.