Three keys to the Vikings' 21-13 win over the Carolina Panthers

For the first time in his 12-year NFL career, Smith had three sacks — and the Vikings needed each one during Sunday's 21-13 win at Carolina. All came after halftime. He poked the ball out of Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's hands in the third quarter, leading to edge rusher D.J. Wonnum's fumble return for a score. Smith finished the game with two more sacks on the final drive. He closed the door on fourth down by beating Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu around the edge and taking down Young. Many...