The Minnesota Vikings took another step towards the playoffs with a 31-17 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Vikes are 9 and 2 on the season, and in first place in the Central Division by 2 games over the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Daunte Culpepper had his best passing day of the year against Carolina with 357 yards in the air, and 3 touchdowns. The defense had 5 sacks, and 2 interceptions, the first in six weeks. Joining MPR News to talk about the game is Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.