3 matchups the Vikings need to win in Week 4 vs. the Panthers

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown
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Coming into Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, what are some pivotal matchups the Minnesota Vikings need to win in order to secure a victory?

It is now Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season, and the Minnesota Vikings are still looking for their first win. The Vikings have fallen to 0-3 with three hard-to-swallow losses, and the Minnesota faithful are hoping this trend ends now.

Facing another winless squad in the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, one team should be leaving this week with their first win of the year, barring a tie, of course.

The outcome of this week's game could have a lot of repercussions for the rest of the season for the Vikings, so a win would be huge.

There are matchups that need to be won all over the field in order for Minnesota to get a victory, but which ones are the most pivotal?

Let's look at three key matchups the Vikings need to win in Week 4 to help them earn a victory over Carolina, starting with one that has Minnesota attempting to put an end to one of their biggest struggles so far this season.

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