The Carolina Panthers got on the board early against the Minnesota Vikings. Jonathan Stewart took a handoff from Cam Newton and didn’t stop until he was in the end zone 60 yards later.
60 yards.
He's GONE.👋👋👋 @Jonathanstewar1! #KeepPounding https://t.co/i69XjTtvtL
— NFL (@NFL) December 10, 2017
Now, if that seems like an usual play for the Minnesota defense to allow, that’s because it is. The Vikings’ run defense has been quite stingy throughout 2017.
Longest run Vikings had allowed entering this week: 29 yards
Jonathan Stewart just housed one from 60 yards
Panthers used extra OL to flood the right side.
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) December 10, 2017
The play and ensuing PAT put Carolina up 7-0 in the showdown between NFC playoff contenders.
