The Minnesota Vikings suffered a 22–6 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, marking a challenging home opener for the team. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, despite his promising debut in Week 1, faced significant challenges against the Falcons’ defense. He threw two interceptions and fumbled three times, including a strip sack in the fourth quarter that led to a turnover. McCarthy’s struggles were compounded by six sacks, contributing to a total of nine sacks over the first two games of the season. (ESPN.com)
The Vikings’ offense managed only two field goals throughout the game. A notable highlight was a 50-yard reception by Justin Jefferson, who became the youngest NFL player to record 500 career catches, tying a milestone previously held by Larry Fitzgerald. (The Times of India)
On the defensive side, the Vikings faced mounting injuries, including the loss of center Ryan Kelly to a concussion and running back Aaron Jones to a hamstring injury. Despite these setbacks, the defense held the Falcons to field goals for much of the game. However, a late 5-yard touchdown run by Tyler Allgeier sealed the victory for Atlanta. (Star Tribune)
The Falcons’ offense was led by running back Bijan Robinson, who rushed for 143 yards on 22 carries, and kicker Parker Romo, who converted all five of his field goal attempts, including a 54-yarder. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. contributed 135 passing yards but did not score a touchdown. (ESPN.com)
The Vikings now look to regroup as they prepare for their next matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, aiming to address their offensive inconsistencies and mounting injuries.
- The Minnesota Vikings faced a challenging 22–6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, in his second NFL start, struggled significantly, completing 11 of 21 passes for 158 yards, with no touchdowns, two interceptions, and a fumble. He was sacked six times, contributing to a total of nine sacks over the first two games of the season. (ESPN.com)
The Vikings’ offense managed only two field goals throughout the game. A notable highlight was a 50-yard reception by Justin Jefferson, who became the youngest NFL player to record 500 career catches, tying a milestone previously held by Larry Fitzgerald. (The Times of India)
On the defensive side, the Vikings faced mounting injuries, including the loss of center Ryan Kelly to a concussion and running back Aaron Jones to a hamstring injury. Despite these setbacks, the defense held the Falcons to field goals for much of the game. However, a late 5-yard touchdown run by Tyler Allgeier sealed the victory for Atlanta. (Reuters)
The Falcons’ offense was led by running back Bijan Robinson, who rushed for 143 yards on 22 carries, and kicker Parker Romo, who converted all five of his field goal attempts, including a 54-yarder. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. contributed 135 passing yards but did not score a touchdown. (Reuters)