POLL: Who Wins Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings or the Carolina Panthers?

The Minnesota Vikings (2-0) will try to stay unbeaten this week on the road against the Carolina Panthers (1-1). The game starts Sunday, Sept. 25 at 12:00 p.m. on FOX.

The Panthers are the reigning NFC champions and have won 14 straight games at home, including postseason wins. They look to be the Vikings' toughest challenge yet.

The Vikings will be playing without star running back Adrian Peterson.

Peterson tore the meniscus in his right knee while being tackled in the Vikings' week three win against the Green Bay Packers.

Peterson couldn't put weight on his right leg and hobbled off the field with the help of two athletic trainers holding him up. Peterson had knee surgery Thursday morning. He suffered what's known as a "bucket handle tear."

The team has not yet announced a timetable for Peterson's return, but ESPN's Josina Anderson said earlier this week that his type of injury typically keeps a player out for three to four months, and can sometimes take up to six months.

The Vikings will rely on Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon to fill in for Peterson.

Asiata and McKinnon combined for 1,108 yards in 2014 while Peterson missed 15 games as a result of punishment from the NFL. Zimmer said McKinnon will start.

Head coach Mike Zimmer announced Wednesday that the team signed veteran running back Ronnie Hillman.

Peterson isn't the only Vikings starter who's out because of injury. Zimmer also announced Wednesday that left tackle Matt Kalil has been placed on injured reserve and is likely out for the rest of the season.

Zimmer said T.J. Clemmings will start in place of Kalil at left tackle.

Despite the injuries, Zimmer said his team is resilient. "We're not the type of team that's about to sit back and cry about what's happened."

It's week three in the NFL. Who do you think will win? We'll post the results Sunday before the big game.

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