Steve Smith's Debut Ruined by Frerotte-Led Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings came back to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-10 on Sunday afternoon at the Humphrey Metrodome. The Panthers scored the first 10 points of the game, but couldn't hold on against the surging Vikings. The Vikings' defense, led by stud middle linebacker EJ Henderson, awakened from its slumber to shut down the Panthers' offense, and quarterback Gus Frerotte stepped up after being named the starter earlier this week.  The Panthers gained only 204 yards.  Minnesota strangled the Carolina rushing attack in particular, allowing only 2.47 yards per carry.  Panthers running backs Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams only combined for 42 yards on 17 carries. The Vikings defense came up with a stop every time it needed to.  If the Bears' defense was good, this defense was insane.  Now that I'm mostly over my frustration about not getting anything done on offense, all I can say about that Minnesota D is wow. Vikings MLB EJ ... (link)