Principal
Security Harrison Smith
For the very first time in his 12-year NFL profession, Smith had 3 sacks — and also the Vikings required every one throughout Sunday’s 21-13 win at Carolina. All followed halftime. He jabbed the round out of Panthers quarterback Bryce Youthful’s hands in the 3rd quarter, causing border rush D.J. Wonnum’s fumble return for a rating. Smith ended up the video game with 2 even more sacks on the last drive. He shut the door on 4th down by defeating Panthers left deal with Ikem Ekwonu around the side and also removing Youthful. Much of Smith’s team-leading 14 takes on (8 solo) were around the line of skirmish.
Secret play
Wonnum’s 51-yard fumble return for a goal
Smith stayed a component in protective planner Brian Flores’ strike plans. He went unblemished while scampering right deal with when he jabbed the round out of Youthful’s hands. Wonnum and also linebacker Jordan Hicks created a convoy that returned the round 51 lawns for the Vikings’ initial protective goal because Nov. 13, 2022, in Buffalo. Wonnum’s inside story and also rating offered the Vikings a 14-13 lead late in the 3rd quarter.
Secret number
4
The Vikings violation had not been especially sharp. With 2 turn overs and also 2 three-and-out drives, it likewise really did not obtain many plays. However quarterback Kirk Cousins took simply 4 hits — an 18% price that matches his period reduced — which marks proceed behind an offending line that stayed the exact same. Guard Dalton Risner, that authorized for $2.25 million assured last month, enjoyed from the sideline as Ed Ingram and also Ezra Cleveland played the whole video game. Among the hits by Panthers protective end Yetur Gross-Matos confirmed pricey. Gross-Matos defeated Ingram and also struck Relatives’ arm, causing the pop fly and also interception in the 2nd quarter. It was the Vikings’ 11th turn over of the period.
Up following
vs. Kansas City, Oct. 8, 3:25 p.m. (CBS)
Ruling NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the ruling Super Dish champ Chiefs and also perhaps Taylor Swift involve U.S. Financial institution Arena. Kansas City (2-1), which plays Sunday evening versus the Jets, has actually won back-to-back video games because shedding the period opener to Detroit.
2023 timetable and also outcomes
Sept. 10: L, 20-17 vs. Tampa Florida BaySept. 14: L, 34-28 at PhillySept. 24: L, 28-24 vs. L.A. ChargersOct. 1: W, 21-13 at CarolinaOct. 8: vs. Kansas CityOct. 15: at ChicagoOct. 23: vs. San FranciscoOct. 29: at Environment-friendly BayNov. 5: at AtlantaNov. 12: vs. New OrleansNov. 19 at DenverNov. 27 vs. ChicagoDec. 10: at Las VegasTBA: at CincinnatiDec. 24: vs. DetroitDec. 31: vs. Environment-friendly BayTBA: at Detroit
