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Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Panthers (3-5) visit the Minnesota Vikings (6-2) on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET, at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN. TV: CBS. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers.

NFLSunday, December 6, 2026
Carolina Panthers logoCarolina Panthers3-5
4:25 PM ETDec 6, 2026
Minnesota Vikings logoMinnesota Vikings6-2
DateDec 6, 2026
Time4:25 PM ET
VenueU.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
TVCBS

Team comparison

Carolina PanthersMinnesota Vikings
Points per game
24.9
18.3
Points allowed per game
27.4
14.5
3-5Record6-2
1st in NFC SouthStanding2nd in NFC North
2-2Road record / home record3-1
LLLWWLast 5LLWWW
L3StreakL2

Team stats

Carolina PanthersMinnesota Vikings
Points Per Game
24.9
18.3
Total Yards
381.8
285.6
Yards Passing
280.5
179.6
Yards Rushing
101.3
106.0
Points Allowed Per Game
27.4
14.5
Yards Allowed
355.1
305.8
Pass Yards Allowed
221.8
186.9
Rush Yards Allowed
133.4
118.9

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Panthers
Jaycee Horn CB · Quadriceps - Strain
Injured Reserve
Jaelan Phillips LB · Hamstring - Not Specified
Questionable
Will Lee III CB · Hamstring - Not Specified
Questionable
Damien Lewis G · Knee - Not Specified
Questionable
Bobby Okereke LB · Foot - Not Specified
Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
Kyler Murray QB · Hamstring - Strain
Doubtful
Demond Claiborne RB · Knee - Not Specified
Injured Reserve
Jauan Jennings WR · Calf - Not Specified
Questionable
Questionable
Questionable

Recent form

Carolina PanthersLLLWW
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Denver BroncosL 21-26
Oct 29, 2026 · at Green Bay PackersL 19-27
Oct 25, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersL 13-43
Oct 18, 2026 · at Philadelphia EaglesW 25-14
Oct 4, 2026 · vs Detroit LionsW 32-26
Minnesota VikingsLLWWW
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Buffalo BillsL 6-23
Nov 1, 2026 · at Detroit LionsL 15-19
Oct 25, 2026 · vs Indianapolis ColtsW 16-10
Oct 11, 2026 · at New Orleans SaintsW 23-13
Oct 4, 2026 · vs Miami DolphinsW 15-10

Team pages

Carolina Panthers
Schedule, roster and statsMinnesota Vikings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

The game is on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN.

How can I watch Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

TV: CBS.

What are the records of the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings?

Carolina Panthers: 3-5. Minnesota Vikings: 6-2.

Who is injured for Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn. Minnesota Vikings: Kyler Murray, Demond Claiborne. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings played?

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN.

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