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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, maintains control of the ball on a run for 62-yards as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes, left, attempts to knock the ball out during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley, right, intercepts a pass by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum during first quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley, right, celebrates his interception of a pass by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum during first quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, right, disrupts Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, left, from catching a pass from quarterback Case Keenum during second quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, right, disrupts Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, left, from catching a pass from quarterback Case Keenum during second quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess, left, is unable to catch a pass from quarterback Cam Newton as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, right, applies defensive pressure during second quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, turns to hand the ball off to running back Jonathan Stewart as the Minnesota Vikings defense rushes during first quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Stewart would run the ball for a 60-yard touchdown.
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(L-R) The Carolina Panthers defense of linebacker Luke Kuechly, defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, defensive end Wes Horton and defensive tackle Kawann Short chase down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum during first quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart continues to fight for yardage as the Minnesota Vikings defensive collapses around him during second quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, pitches the ball out to running back Christian McCaffrey, left, during second quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess, left, catches a pass from quarterback Cam Newton near the goal line during second quarter action as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, right, looks on at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 10, 2017 .
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Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen prepares for second quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd, left, catches a pass from quarterback Cam Newton during second quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen comes up grimacing and keeping weight off his right foot following a play against the Minnesota Vikings during second quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, tries to elude Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, during second quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, right, pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum, left, in the pocket during second quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, talks with umpire Steve Woods, left, during second quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brenton Bersin (11) makes a reception in between Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) and middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) falls into the end zone after scoring on a 60-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) falls into the end zone after scoring on a 60-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brenton Bersin (11) makes a reception in between Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) and middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brenton Bersin (11) comes down after making a reception in between Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) and middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017.
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Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) has the ball deflected from him by Carolina Panthers defensive back Captain Munnerlyn (41) in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) tries to escape Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) gets face masked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a 60-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his 60-yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings with quarterback Cam Newton (1) at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, left, intercepts a Minnesota Vikings pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs, right, during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, center/right, keeps pushing forward on a run as Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo, left and linebacker Anthony Barr, right, try to make the stop during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) has a pass deflected from him by Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) in the end zone in he first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers led, 14-13, at halftime.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, left, intercepts a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, right, during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil looks across at the Minnesota Vikings defense during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley celebrates the team's play in the closing moments of action against the Minnesota Vikings during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, left, intercepts a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, right, during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
Jeff Siner
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Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, left, intercepts a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, right, during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
Jeff Siner
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Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, right, celebrates his interception of a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, rushes for 62-yards as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes, left, attempts to knock the ball out during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
Jeff Siner
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, clenches his fists after running for 62-yards against the Minnesota Vikings during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. At left, is Panthers tackle Matt Kalil. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, smiles as he huddles with his teammates in the closing moments of action against the Minnesota Vikings during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart extends over the goal line for his third touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, right, forces Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum, left, out of bounds on a run during fourth quarter action on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Vikings 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) celebrates his tackle of Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) begins to dance to the song "All I Do Is Win" during the Two-Minute Warning against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) celebrates his sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws downfield against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) slaps hands with defensive end Julius Peppers (90) near the end of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) keeps his feet churning near the goal line as Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) work to slow him up in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (67) calls out the protection against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera questions an official's call while playing against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dances to the song "All I Do Is Win" during the Two-Minute Warning against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) looks back as he nears the end zone on a 60-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) tackles Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws downfield against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The Panthers won 31-24.
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