In approximately 24 hours the Vikings will have (hopefully) returned to winning ways against the Carolina Panthers in a battle of 0-3 teams down in Charlotte.
The game is crucial for both teams, but from a neutral perspective I would argue that the Vikings need this win much more than the Panthers.
The Panthers of last season were clearly a team taking dramatic steps in order to rebuild, signified by their trade to take Chicago’s 1st overall pick, which landed them their starting quarterback in this matchup, Bryce Young. They finished last year 7-10, their fifth straight losing season, and are likely headed for another regardless of the outcome of this game.