The Minnesota Vikings will hit the highway in week three to face the Carolina Panthers in an NFL pro football game set for Sunday.
Start Time: 1PM ET
Location: Carolina
TV: FOX
NFL Point Spread Odds: Carolina -7
Money Line: Panthers –325 odds and Vikings +265 odds
Over Under Total: 43 points
Notes: Minnesota moves to 2-0 on the campaign with the 17-14 home victory to the Green Bay Packers as a +1 ½ point betting underdog. The total went under 43 points. It was a very good defensive performance by the Vikings in the victory as they held the Packers to 263 yards of offense. On offense the Vikings run game struggled with 30 yards on 22 carries. Adrian Peterson suffered a torn meniscus on his knee and left the game. Sam Bradford hit on 22 of 31 passes for 286 yards with two touchdowns.
Carolina is 1-1 on the campaign with the 46-27 home victory to the San Francisco 49ers as a -12 point favorite. The total finished at over 44 ½ points. It was a huge offensive performance by the Panthers as they gained 529 offensive yards. The run game was working with the team rushing for 176 yards on 37 carries. Cam Newton hit on 24 of 40 passes for 353 yards with four touchdowns and a pick. The team was very sloppy with four turnovers. They defended the run well as the 49ers gained 65 yards on 26 carries. Carolina forced three San Francisco turnovers and returned a fumble for a touchdown.
