3 favorable matchups for the Vikings in Week 6 vs. the Panthers

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How can the Minnesota Vikings stay hot with a win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 6?

The Minnesota Vikings pulled out a last-second win over the Detroit Lions last week and now look for another win before their bye week. In Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, the Vikings need to take advantage of a struggling team that has suffered consecutive losses.

For the most part, Minnesota’s passing attack has done a good job so far this season, but they need to trust Kirk Cousins in big moments. Justin Jefferson has been phenomenal in his second season and that should not change any time soon.

Defensively, the Vikings have stepped up a bit over the past two weeks but still need to make a statement before we can truly credit that side of the ball. Luckily for them, the Panthers will provide a chance to do just that on Sunday.

Which matchups favor the Vikings when they travel to Carolina this weekend as they try to get back into the thick of the NFC North?

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