PANTHERS, 24-20

Consensus line: Panthers by 7 Prediction: This matchup has all the trappings of a playoff game. The Vikings and veteran QB Sam Bradford pose a real threat to end Carolina’s 15-game home winning streak after christening their new stadium with a win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Carolina last lost at Bank of America Stadium in

FANTASY

Game 11 of the 2014 season. But look for the Panthers to give the Vikings their undivided attention after they sleepwalked past the San Francisco 49ers. Bradford appears to be a very capable replacement for injured Vikings starter Teddy Bridgewater. Playing with a purpose at home, QB Cam Newton shines and Carolina emerges victorious.