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Roaring Recap: Panthers 10 – Vikings 22

By Brandon Scott

Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Police line a street near Bank of American Stadium during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Angela Wilhelm/Citizen-Times via USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Police line a street near Bank of American Stadium during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Angela Wilhelm/Citizen-Times via USA TODAY NETWORK /
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Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) returns a punt for a touchdown in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) returns a punt for a touchdown in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

SECOND QUARTER: 10-8, CAROLINA

Two dominant defenses continued to do battle throughout the second quarter. Carolina mounted a 54-yard field goal attempt that Gano bounced off the right upright before the Vikings struck via special teams. Cornerback Marcus Sherels returned the Andy Lee punt 54-yards for a touchdown. Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh missed the extra point attempt, but the Vikings pulled within two. Prior to the half and following the third sack of Newton, the Panthers took a deep shot down the field that was intercepted, the first of three for the afternoon. Carolina only led 10-8 at halftime despite outgaining the Vikings 205-34 in the first half and limiting Minnesota to two first downs.

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