National Football League

FINAL
Atlanta Falcons 22
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Minnesota Vikings 6
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ATL6331022
MIN06006
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,859 att.

Match Report

Falcons trample J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings 22-6 behind Bijan Robinson's running, dominant defense

— Bijan Robinson got back to work on the ground, and the Atlanta Falcons were back in business.

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Team Stats

ATL MIN
19
1st Downs
10
5
Passing 1st downs
7
12
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
0
6-15
3rd down efficiency
4-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
63
Total Plays
46
326
Total Yards
198
5.2
Yards per Play
4.3
11
Total Drives
10
108
Passing
120
13/21
Comp/Att
11/21
4.5
Yards per pass
4.4
0
Interceptions thrown
2
3-27
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-38
218
Rushing
78
39
Rushing Attempts
19
5.6
Yards per rush
4.1
1-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-1
5-29
Penalties
8-50
1
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:32
Possession
23:28

Top Performers

ATL

  • Michael Penix Jr. C/ATT 13/21 · YDS 135 · AVG 6.4
  • Bradley Pinion NO 3 · YDS 137 · AVG 45.7
  • Bijan Robinson CAR 22 · YDS 143 · AVG 6.5
  • Parker Romo FG 5/5 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 54

MIN

  • Ryan Wright NO 4 · YDS 204 · AVG 51.0
  • J.J. McCarthy C/ATT 11/21 · YDS 158 · AVG 7.5
  • Myles Price NO 6 · YDS 135 · AVG 22.5
  • Justin Jefferson REC 3 · YDS 81 · AVG 27.0

Injuries

Minnesota Vikings

  • Jay Ward Questionable
  • Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
  • Nick Samac Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Batty Injured Reserve

Atlanta Falcons

  • Billy Bowman Jr. Out
  • Anterio Thompson Out
  • Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
  • Divine Deablo Out
  • Olamide Zaccheaus Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 3:22 22-6

    Tyler Allgeier 5 Yd Rush (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 11:16 15-6

    Parker Romo 54 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 6:17 12-6

    Parker Romo 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  4. Field Goal 0:00 9-6

    Will Reichard 51 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  5. Field Goal 0:25 9-3

    Parker Romo 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Field Goal 7:06 6-3

    Will Reichard 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 6:48 6-0

    Parker Romo 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  8. Field Goal 11:12 3-0

    Parker Romo 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. ATL

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:20 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. ATL 0:20

    3 plays, 9 yards, 2:15 · Punt

    Q4
  3. MIN 2:35

    4 plays, 34 yards, 0:47 · Interception

    Q4
  4. ATL 3:22

    12 plays, 83 yards, 6:17 · Touchdown

    Q4
  5. Touchdown 3:22 22-6

    Tyler Allgeier 5 Yd Rush (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q4
  6. MIN 9:39

    3 plays, 9 yards, 1:37 · Punt

    Q4
  7. ATL 11:16

    6 plays, 2 yards, 3:39 · Field Goal

    Q4
  8. Field Goal 11:16 15-6

    Parker Romo 54 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  9. MIN 14:55

    1 play, -10 yards, 0:05 · Fumble

    Q4
  10. ATL

    3 plays, -4 yards, 1:28 · Punt

    Q3
  11. MIN 1:28

    7 plays, 11 yards, 4:49 · Punt

    Q3
  12. ATL 6:17

    13 plays, 64 yards, 7:47 · Field Goal

    Q3
  13. Field Goal 6:17 12-6

    Parker Romo 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  14. MIN 14:04

    3 plays, 8 yards, 0:56 · Punt

    Q3
  15. MIN

    3 plays, 47 yards, 0:25 · Field Goal

    Q2
  16. ATL 0:25

    7 plays, 23 yards, 1:38 · Field Goal

    Q2
  17. Field Goal 0:00 9-6

    Will Reichard 51 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  18. Field Goal 0:25 9-3

    Parker Romo 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  19. MIN 2:03

    3 plays, 13 yards, 1:20 · Interception

    Q2
  20. ATL 3:23

    6 plays, 18 yards, 3:43 · Punt

    Q2
  21. MIN 7:06

    17 plays, 53 yards, 9:22 · Field Goal

    Q2
  22. Field Goal 7:06 6-3

    Will Reichard 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  23. ATL 1:28

    4 plays, 42 yards, 3:07 · Fumble

    Q1
  24. MIN 4:35

    3 plays, -1 yard, 2:13 · Punt

    Q1
  25. ATL 6:48

    7 plays, 26 yards, 2:30 · Field Goal

    Q1
  26. Field Goal 6:48 6-0

    Parker Romo 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  27. MIN 9:18

    4 plays, 9 yards, 1:54 · Downs

    Q1
  28. ATL 11:12

    6 plays, 45 yards, 3:48 · Field Goal

    Q1
  29. Field Goal 11:12 3-0

    Parker Romo 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q1

NFL News

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