Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 30-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter.
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Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a touchdown with his mother Elaine in the second quarter.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) ran on the field during player introductions.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a 30-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson (18) in the third quarter.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) attempts to avoid a tackle in the third quarter.
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Sam Franklin Jr. (42) of the Carolina Panthers intercepts Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and returns it for a touchdown in the first quarter.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) attempts a pass in the third quarter.
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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) forces a fumble on Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the third quarter. D.J. Wonnum (98) recovered the fumble and returned it 51 yards for a touchdown.
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Minnesota Vikings D.J. Wonnum (98) recovers a fumble and returns it 51 yards for a touchdown.
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Minnesota Vikings D.J. Wonnum (98) returns a recovered fumble for a 51-yard touchdown.
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D.J. Wonnum (98) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after recovering a fumble and returning it 51 yards for a touchdown.
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reacts after a Justin Jefferson touchdown in the third quarter.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) in the first quarter.
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport (0) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the fourth quarter.
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Minnesota Vikings do the SKOL Chant after a Vikings touchdown in the third quarter.
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Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen is greeted by former Minnesota Vikings teammate Justin Jefferson at the end of the game.