The Carolina Panthers visit the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 of the 2026 NFL season, on Sunday, December 6 at 4:25 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium. Dome · Sportturf. The Panthers are 3-5 (2nd in the NFC South), the Vikings 6-2 (3rd in the NFC North). The Panthers went 2-4 down the stretch, the Vikings 4-2.
In 2026 the Panthers scored 24.9 points per game (11th in the NFL) and allowed 27.4 (29th in the NFL); the Vikings scored 18.3 (27th in the NFL) and allowed 14.5 (1st in the NFL).
Head-to-head, the recent series reads MIN 3–0 over the last 3 meetings, at an average total of 50.3; against the spread it is MIN 2–1, and the total has gone OVER 2–1. MIN have won all 3 recent meetings — 3 of the 3 landed inside a score.
Injury report: 21 players out and 12 questionable across the two teams — Damien Lewis (CAR G, Out), Will Lee III (CAR CB, Out), Jaelan Phillips (CAR LB, Out) and Kyler Murray (MIN QB, Doubtful).
| Carolina Panthers | Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-5 | 6-2 |
| Division | 2nd NFC S | 3rd NFC N |
| Last six results | L W W L L L | W W W W L L |
| Points / G | 24.9 (11th) | 18.3 (27th) |
| Total Yds / G | 381.8 (8th) | 285.6 (29th) |
| Yards / Play | 5.8 (10th) | 5.0 (28th) |
| Pass Yds / G | 280.5 (4th) | 179.6 (31st) |
| Rush Yds / G | 101.3 (23rd) | 106 (19th) |
| 3rd Down % | 37.7% (19th) | 33.3% (30th) |
| 1st Downs / G | 22.0 (7th) | 14.8 (32nd) |
| Turnover Diff | -1 (19th) | +5 (6th) |
| Pts Allowed / G | 27.4 (29th) | 14.5 (1st) |
| Yds Allowed / G | 355.1 (20th) | 305.8 (4th) |
| Pass Yds Allowed | 221.8 (8th) | 186.9 (2nd) |
| Rush Yds Allowed | 133.4 (28th) | 118.9 (18th) |
| Sacks | 12 (32nd) | 29 (2nd) |
| Player | Team | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damien Lewis | CAR | G | Out | Knee |
| Kyle Van Noy | MIN | LB | Questionable | Calf |
| Jay Ward | MIN | S | Questionable | Knee |
| Bobby Okereke | CAR | LB | Questionable | Foot |
| Will Lee III | CAR | CB | Out | Hamstring |
| Jaelan Phillips | CAR | LB | Out | Hamstring |
| Jauan Jennings | MIN | WR | Questionable | Calf |
| Blake Cashman | MIN | LB | Questionable | Concussion |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | TE | Questionable | Wrist |
| Carson Wentz | MIN | QB | Questionable | Ankle |
| Kyler Murray | MIN | QB | Doubtful | Hamstring |
| Jonathon Brooks | CAR | RB | IR, designated to return | Groin |
| Mike Jackson | CAR | CB | IR, designated to return | Groin |
| Xavier Legette | CAR | WR | IR, designated to return | Knee |
| Claudin Cherelus | CAR | LB | Questionable | Shoulder |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | MIN | DE | Questionable | Ankle |
| Demond Claiborne | MIN | RB | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Theo Jackson | MIN | S | Questionable | Quadricep |
| Jaycee Horn | CAR | CB | Injured reserve | Quadriceps |
| Brady Christensen | CAR | G | IR, designated to return | Hamstring |
| Akayleb Evans | CAR | CB | Injured reserve | Triceps |
| Michael Briscoe | MIN | WR | Out | Undisclosed |
| Taylor Moton | CAR | OT | Injured reserve | Not injury related - resting player |
| Thomas Incoom | CAR | LB | Injured reserve | Calf |
| Cam Jackson | CAR | DT | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Donovan Jackson | MIN | G | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Ikem Ekwonu | CAR | OT | Reserve/PUP | Knee |
| Josh Oliver | MIN | TE | Injured reserve | Biceps |
| Nick Samac | MIN | C | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Tyler Batty | MIN | LB | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Jamal Adams | MIN | LB | Injured reserve | |
| Chris Brazzell II | CAR | WR | Injured reserve | |
| Nic Scourton | CAR | LB | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Zeke Correll | MIN | C | Injured Reserve | |
| J.J. McCarthy | MIN | QB | Out | |
| Matt Nelson | MIN | OT | Injured Reserve | |
| Rondale Moore | MIN | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Dwight McGlothern Jr. | MIN | CB | Questionable | |
| Jeff Okudah | MIN | CB | Injured Reserve | |
| Jonathan Greenard | MIN | LB | Questionable | |
| Dontae Fleming | MIN | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Tyreek Chappell | MIN | CB | Injured Reserve | |
| Marcus Allen | MIN | CB | Injured Reserve | |
| Jermar Jefferson | MIN | RB | Injured Reserve | |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | MIN | WR | Out | |
| Jeshaun Jones | MIN | WR | SUSP | |
| Jacob Roberts | MIN | LB | Injured Reserve | |
| Kenny Dyson Jr. | MIN | LB | Injured Reserve | |
| Dan Chisena | CAR | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Popo Aumavae | CAR | DT | Injured Reserve | |
| Tyrek Funderburk | CAR | CB | Injured Reserve | |
| Corey Thornton | CAR | CB | Injured Reserve | |
| Ryan Hayes | CAR | OT | Injured Reserve |
MIN have won all 3 recent meetings — 3 of the 3 landed inside a score.
| Game | Winner | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Week 4 | MIN | 21–13 | Bank of America Stadium |
| 2021 Week 6 | MIN | 34–28 | Bank of America Stadium |
| 2020 Week 12 | MIN | 28–27 | U.S. Bank Stadium |