In his first NFL start P.J. Walker picked up a 20-0 home win against the Lions last week. Walker threw for 258 yards and a touchdown.
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater gets the start against his former team when he leads the Carolina Panthers into Minnesota to face the Vikings in a battle between two 4-6 teams.
This will be the first time Bridgewater has played Minnesota since, as a member of the Vikings, he suffered a career-threatening knee injury that caused him to miss the entire 2016 and 2017 seasons. The Vikings are 3.5-point favourites on the NFL odds with a total of 51.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Panthers are 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last four road games and the over is 5-0 in their last five Week 12 games. Carolina picked up a 31-24 home win the last time these teams met, in Week 14 of the 2017 season.
Minnesota is 0-4 ATS in their last four games as a home favourite of 3.5 to 10 points. The over is 6-0 in the Vikings’ last six home games.
Carolina Panthers
In his first NFL start P.J. Walker picked up a 20-0 home win against the Lions last week. Walker threw for 258 yards and a touchdown, but was picked off twice. D.J. Moore, who finished with 127 receiving yards, was Walker’s favourite target. Teddy Bridgewater was cleared to play after recovering from a sprained knee, but Carolina opted to let him rest and prepare for his start against the Vikings.
The Panthers’ defence completely shutout Detroit’s offence, last week. Carolina held Lions QB Matthew Stafford to 178 passing yards and they only gave up 40 rushing yards to the entire Detroit team. In that game, the Carolina pass rush also managed to pickup 11 QB hits and sack Stafford five times.
Minnesota Vikings
Kirk Cousins had his best game of the year, but the Vikings still managed to lose 31-28 in Dallas last week. Cousins threw for 314 yards and three TDs, while Adam Thielen picked up 123 receiving yards and two TDs. Dalvin Cook ran for 115 yards and a touchdown. Cook now leads the league with 13 rushing TDs and he is second in rushing yards with 1,069.
Minnesota’s offence looks like it’s shaping up, but the defence has struggled all year. The Vikings give up 260.7 passing yards per game, one of the worst numbers in the NFL, and their 16 turnovers on the year puts them in a tie for 26th. The defence needs to step up because if Minnesota wants to make the playoffs, a win this week is essential.
Who Will Win Panthers vs. Vikings?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 23 Nov 2:02am | CAR | -4.5 -110 | O +48.5 -110 |
| Closing 29 Nov 5:36pm | CAR | -3 +100 | O +50 -110 |
- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
8 |
| Rushing |
642 |
| Passing |
3733 |
| Receiving |
95 |
| Sacks |
9 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
| Touchdowns |
17 |
| Rushing |
1557 |
| Passing |
4265 |
| Receiving |
88 |
| Sacks |
3.5 |
| Interceptions |
5 |
- Regular Season
Vikings Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
8 |
| Rushing |
642 |
| Passing |
3733 |
| Receiving |
95 |
| Sacks |
9 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
| Touchdowns |
17 |
| Rushing |
1557 |
| Passing |
4265 |
| Receiving |
88 |
| Sacks |
3.5 |
| Interceptions |
5 |
Weather
| temp | 34 |
| condition | dome |
Injuries
Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)
Alex Armah (FB)
Mike Davis (RB)
Efe Obada (DE)
Robby Anderson (WR)
Brian Burns (DE)
Trent Scott (T)
Bravvion Roy (DT)
Adarius Taylor (LB)
Brian Burns (DE)
Brett Jones (C)
Dan Bailey (K)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE)
Riley Reiff (T)
Cameron Dantzler (CB)
C.J. Ham (FB)
Jalyn Holmes (DE)
Jaleel Johnson (DT)
Hercules Mata'afa (DT)
Alexander Mattison (RB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Yetur Gross-Matos (DE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 01 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Gross-Matos is battling a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the field against the Saints on Sunday. |
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| Alex Armah (FB) | Ques Sun | Thigh - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Armah is managing a thigh injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Saints on Sunday. |
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| Mike Davis (RB) | Out Sun | Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Davis is not expected to take part in Sunday's showdown against the Saints due to an ankle injury. |
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| Efe Obada (DE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Obada has a shoulder injury, leaving his status against the Saints on Sunday unknown. |
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| Robby Anderson (WR) | Ques Sun | Groin - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Anderson is battling a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will line up for Sunday's clash with the Saints. |
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| Brian Burns (DE) | Out Sun | Stinger - 27 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Burns sustained a stinger in the previous game, and he will not take on the Saints on Sunday. |
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| Trent Scott (T) | I-R | Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Scott has been posted to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. |
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| Bravvion Roy (DT) | Ques Sun | Knee - 26 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Roy is limited by a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will line up versus the Washington Football Team on Sunday. |
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| Adarius Taylor (LB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Taylor is hindered by an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if it will sideline him against the Washington Football Team on Sunday. |
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| Brian Burns (DE) | Ques Sun | Knee - 20 / 12 / 20 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Burns sustained an MCL injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Washington Football Team on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Brett Jones (C) | Out Sun | Groin - 01 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jones is hampered by a groin injury, and it will keep him off the field Sunday versus the Lions. |
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| Dan Bailey (K) | Ques Sun | Back - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Bailey is managing a back injury, and it is unknown if he will partake in Sunday's clash with the Lions. |
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| Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE) | Out Sun | Chest - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Odenigbo has a chest injury, and he will not participate in Sunday's showdown against the Dolphins. |
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| Riley Reiff (T) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Reiff has been entered on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and will be out for an unknown length of time. |
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| Cameron Dantzler (CB) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Dantzler is hampered by a hamstring injury, and he will not face the Lions on Sunday. |
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| C.J. Ham (FB) | Ques Sun | Quadricep - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Ham is hindered by a quad injury, leaving his status against the Lions on Sunday clouded. |
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| Jalyn Holmes (DE) | Out Sun | Groin - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Holmes is bothered by a groin injury, and he will not take on the Lions on Sunday. |
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| Jaleel Johnson (DT) | Ques Jan 3 | Knee - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Johnson is hobbled by a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the field against the Lions on January 3rd. |
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| Hercules Mata'afa (DT) | Ques Fri | Back - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Mata'afa is hampered by a back injury, and has yet to be determined if he will participate in Friday's clash with the Saints. |
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| Alexander Mattison (RB) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Mattison is battling a concussion, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Lions. |
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CAROLINA PANTHERS
23 -
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
24
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 23 Nov 2:02am CAR -4.5 -110 O +48.5 -110 Closing 29 Nov 5:36pm CAR -3 +100 O +50 -110 -
- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 642
Passing 3733
Receiving 95
Sacks 9
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 17
Rushing 1557
Passing 4265
Receiving 88
Sacks 3.5
Interceptions 5
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- Regular Season
Vikings Team Leaders
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 642
Passing 3733
Receiving 95
Sacks 9
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 17
Rushing 1557
Passing 4265
Receiving 88
Sacks 3.5
Interceptions 5
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Weather
temp 34 condition dome -
Injuries
Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 01 / 01 / 21Alex Armah (FB)
Ques Sun Thigh - 30 / 12 / 20Mike Davis (RB)
Out Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20Efe Obada (DE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20Robby Anderson (WR)
Ques Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 20Brian Burns (DE)
Out Sun Stinger - 27 / 12 / 20Trent Scott (T)
I-R Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20Bravvion Roy (DT)
Ques Sun Knee - 26 / 12 / 20Adarius Taylor (LB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20Brian Burns (DE)
Ques Sun Knee - 20 / 12 / 20Brett Jones (C)
Out Sun Groin - 01 / 01 / 21Dan Bailey (K)
Ques Sun Back - 30 / 12 / 20Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE)
Out Sun Chest - 30 / 12 / 20Riley Reiff (T)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Cameron Dantzler (CB)
Out Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20C.J. Ham (FB)
Ques Sun Quadricep - 22 / 12 / 20Jalyn Holmes (DE)
Out Sun Groin - 22 / 12 / 20Jaleel Johnson (DT)
Ques Jan 3 Knee - 22 / 12 / 20Hercules Mata'afa (DT)
Ques Fri Back - 22 / 12 / 20Alexander Mattison (RB)
Prob Sun Concussion - 22 / 12 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Yetur Gross-Matos (DE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 01 / 01 / 21 1-0 0-1 + - Gross-Matos is battling a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the field against the Saints on Sunday.
Alex Armah (FB) Ques Sun Thigh - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Armah is managing a thigh injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Saints on Sunday.
Mike Davis (RB) Out Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Davis is not expected to take part in Sunday's showdown against the Saints due to an ankle injury.
Efe Obada (DE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Obada has a shoulder injury, leaving his status against the Saints on Sunday unknown.
Robby Anderson (WR) Ques Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Anderson is battling a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will line up for Sunday's clash with the Saints.
Brian Burns (DE) Out Sun Stinger - 27 / 12 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Burns sustained a stinger in the previous game, and he will not take on the Saints on Sunday.
Trent Scott (T) I-R Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Scott has been posted to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury.
Bravvion Roy (DT) Ques Sun Knee - 26 / 12 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Roy is limited by a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will line up versus the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Adarius Taylor (LB) Ques Sun Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Taylor is hindered by an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if it will sideline him against the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Brian Burns (DE) Ques Sun Knee - 20 / 12 / 20 2-1 1-2 + - Burns sustained an MCL injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Brett Jones (C) Out Sun Groin - 01 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Jones is hampered by a groin injury, and it will keep him off the field Sunday versus the Lions.
Dan Bailey (K) Ques Sun Back - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Bailey is managing a back injury, and it is unknown if he will partake in Sunday's clash with the Lions.
Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE) Out Sun Chest - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Odenigbo has a chest injury, and he will not participate in Sunday's showdown against the Dolphins.
Riley Reiff (T) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Reiff has been entered on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and will be out for an unknown length of time.
Cameron Dantzler (CB) Out Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Dantzler is hampered by a hamstring injury, and he will not face the Lions on Sunday.
C.J. Ham (FB) Ques Sun Quadricep - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Ham is hindered by a quad injury, leaving his status against the Lions on Sunday clouded.
Jalyn Holmes (DE) Out Sun Groin - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Holmes is bothered by a groin injury, and he will not take on the Lions on Sunday.
Jaleel Johnson (DT) Ques Jan 3 Knee - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Johnson is hobbled by a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the field against the Lions on January 3rd.
Hercules Mata'afa (DT) Ques Fri Back - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Mata'afa is hampered by a back injury, and has yet to be determined if he will participate in Friday's clash with the Saints.
Alexander Mattison (RB) Prob Sun Concussion - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Mattison is battling a concussion, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Lions.