Panthers fans react to Sam Franklin’s record-breaking 99-yard INT return for TD

Panthers fans went bonkers over Sam Franklin’s record-breaking 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin, who made the start in place of an injured Xavier Woods, created some history very early on in Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

On the very first drive of the game, one that was actually propelled by a 45-yard pass interference penalty on the veteran defensive back, Franklin jumped the route of wide receiver K.J. Osborn and picked off quarterback Kirk Cousins. He proceeded to take the takeaway for a 99-yard trip to the end zone, helping give the Panthers a 7-0 lead just five minutes into the contest.

Franklin’s return now stands as the longest in franchise history, breaking the previous record of 97 yards by future Pro Football Hall of Famer and future Hall of Honor inductee Julius Peppers.

Here’s how the Carolina fans over on Twitter reacted to the huge play: