The Vikings won yet another close game Sunday afternoon, needing overtime to come away with a 34-28 win over the Carolina Panthers, balancing their record at 3-3 heading into their bye-week.
This game was a bit of the best of times, and the worst of times, to quote an oft-used phrase, as the Vikings defense rendered the Carolina offense ineffective much of the game, while the Vikings offense produced nearly 500 yards and 28 points prior to overtime- against a Carolina defense that had allowed an average of 255 yards per game so far this season.