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Gallery: Vikings beat Carolina for first victory

The Vikings survived a massive first-quarter blunder to beat the Panthers.

By Carlos Gonzalez

October 2, 2023 at 12:47AM
Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 30-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a touchdown with his mother Elaine in the second quarter.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) ran on the field during player introductions.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a 30-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson (18) in the third quarter.
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) attempts to avoid a tackle in the third quarter.
Sam Franklin Jr. (42) of the Carolina Panthers intercepts Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and returns it for a touchdown in the first quarter.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) attempts a pass in the third quarter.
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) forces a fumble on Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the third quarter. D.J. Wonnum (98) recovered the fumble and returned it 51 yards for a touchdown.
Minnesota Vikings D.J. Wonnum (98) recovers a fumble and returns it 51 yards for a touchdown.
Minnesota Vikings D.J. Wonnum (98) returns a recovered fumble for a 51-yard touchdown.
D.J. Wonnum (98) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after recovering a fumble and returning it 51 yards for a touchdown.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reacts after a Justin Jefferson touchdown in the third quarter.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) in the first quarter.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport (0) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Vikings do the SKOL Chant after a Vikings touchdown in the third quarter.
Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen is greeted by former Minnesota Vikings teammate Justin Jefferson at the end of the game.
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Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 30-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Carlos Gonzalez is veteran of the Minnesota Star Tribune photo staff. He covers a variety of assignments including news, features and sports.

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