Vikings' timely defensive stops keep playoff hopes alive
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) dives past Carolina Panthers cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver (23) to score his second touchdown of the day in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) dives past Carolina Panthers cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver (23) to score his second touchdown of the day in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP)

Nov. 29, 2020 06:30 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) intercepts a pass from Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (not shown) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) intercepts a pass from Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (not shown) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Nov. 29, 2020 03:09 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith (22) on the Panthers last drive of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Jerry Holtz/Star Tribune via AP)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith (22) on the Panthers last drive of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Jerry Holtz/Star Tribune via AP)

Nov. 29, 2020 06:31 PM EST