Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 3 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Vikings 21–14 on the road at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 3 of the 2002 regular season on September 22, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Panthers to 3–0 and dropped the Vikings to 0–3. It was the Panthers’ third straight win. It was the Vikings’ third straight loss. The Panthers finished 2002 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2002 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Carolina Panthers won 24–13 on September 9, 2001. When they met again, the Carolina Panthers won 38–13 on October 30, 2005.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Panthers lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 2000 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Carolina’s second-year receiver came within one catch and nine yards of two franchise records, and the defense stopped Detroit on fourth-and-13 to seal the win.
