Panthers vs Vikings prediction: what pundits picked
Carolina Panthers at Minnesota Vikings · Week 13, 2026 · Sun, Dec 6 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Panthers vs Vikings? The one pundit with a call on record so far takes the Panthers. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
1 pundit · each counted once, by their latest callPanthers at Vikings: how they come in
The Panthers are 3-5 and have lost 3 straight; the Vikings are 6-2 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Panthers at 7.4 wins on average, and 17 pundits put the Vikings at 10 wins on average.
US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Record
- 3-5 · lost 3 straight · 199 scored, 219 allowed
- Last games
- L 21-26 vs Broncos Week 9
- L 19-27 at Packers Week 8
- L 13-43 vs Buccaneers Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 28th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 7.4 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 8 Panthers games
- Record
- 6-2 · lost 2 straight · 146 scored, 116 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 29th, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 10 · 8 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 6 Vikings games
Panthers and Vikings players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Panthers
- Bryce YoungStarting QB · QB
2,197 passing yards · 16 TD, 6 INT · 60.4% completions · 8 games · 8th in the NFL in passing yards
Bryce Young: a roster call with no direction stated
“I don't expect a Bryce Young extension. I believe that he'll play in year four.” the article →
Bryce Young to finish top 8 at his position, by an unstated measure
“And he is a top eight quarterback in this league, and he's not eighth.” the article →
- Chuba HubbardRB1 · RB
619 rushing yards on 134 carries · 7 TD · 26 catches for 167 · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in rushing yards
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“The projected starter is Chuba Hubbard” the article →
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“he is probably again the clear lead for the Panthers this week” the article →
- Tetairoa McMillanWR1 · WR
46 catches for 625 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
“His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan” the article →
Tetairoa McMillan to fall short of his draft cost (a top 20 wide receiver price tag)
“And I cannot pay this price tag for Tedderow and McMillan where he is going... So Ted Romig Millen, a top 20 wide receiver price tag. No, thank you” the article →
- Darren WallerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 299 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 67th in the NFL in receiving yards
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers” the article →
- Princely UmanmielenSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Devin LloydTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 31 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 7 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Devin Lloyd to win Defensive Player of the Year
“He should be considered the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.” the article →
Vikings
- Carson WentzStarting QB · QB
357 passing yards · 3 TD, 2 INT · 48.4% completions · 3 games · 39th in the NFL in passing yards
Carson Wentz to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, Carson Wentz will back Murray up as J.J. McCarthy was relegated to the No. 3 role.” the article →
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
“Paired with the matchup, Wentz would be a streaming option, and surely a popular DFS play this weekend.” the article →
- Aaron JonesRB1 · RB
474 rushing yards on 115 carries · 2 TD · 16 catches for 95 · 8 games · 17th in the NFL in rushing yards
“I think, well, this is definitely based on the assumption Aaron Jones plays... he was described as day to day. So which usually means to me that they're probably going to play. (Week 8)” the article →
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →
- Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR
31 catches for 393 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 38th in the NFL in receiving yards
Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)
“And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Minnesota has our easiest passing schedule for 2026 as an added cherry in getting Jefferson back in the mix to compete as WR1 overall.” the article →
- T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE
35 catches for 328 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 59th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But chances are he’ll be ready to go in Week 7 when the Vikings come out of their bye week.” the article →
T.J. Hockenson to record 2 receiving tds
“I wouldn't be shocked if he finds paydirt twice in this advantageous matchup.” the article →
- Andrew Van GinkelSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
- Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 39 solo tackles · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Panthers at Vikings
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- PendingThe Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Minnesota
At Minnesota, week 13. You know, I don't think Tyler's the guy. I'm gonna give us the win on that one also.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026