Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings Match Player Stats & Preview
Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings match player stats tell a surprising story when you look at their most recent meeting: a game with no touchdown passes, no Vikings touchdowns at all, and a Falcons offense that won mostly by running the ball and kicking field goals.
With the rematch set for Sunday, November 29, 2026, in Minneapolis, this page does two jobs. It breaks down the numbers from their last game on September 14, 2025, and it gives you a short watch-list for the next one. All stats below come from that 2025 game, since the 2026 meeting hasn’t been played yet.
The Final Score at a Glance
Atlanta beat Minnesota 22-6 at U.S. Bank Stadium’s home crowd’s expense, with the Falcons leading 6-0 after quarter, 9-6 at halftime, and pulling away with ten points in the fourth.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 22 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Minnesota entered the game with momentum. The Vikings were 1-0 after a 27-24 comeback win over the Bears, while Atlanta was 0-1. That made the result a real swing for the Falcons’ early season.
The Game in Five Field Goals (and Touchdown)
The scoring summary is short, and it explains the whole game.
- Q1, 38 yards: John Parker Romo opened the scoring with a 38-yard field goal, then added a 29-yarder later in the quarter.
- Q2, 33 yards: Romo’s third kick, with 25 seconds left in the half, answered a Vikings field goal and kept Atlanta in front at the break.
- Q3, 33 yards: Another Romo kick stretched the lead to 12-6.
- Q4, 54 yards: A long kick pushed the margin to nine.
- Q4, the lone touchdown: Tyler Allgeier scored on a 5-yard run with just over three minutes left to seal it.
The Vikings’ points came on two Will Reichard field goals, from 33 and 51 yards. Atlanta’s offense was patient and Minnesota’s never found the end zone.
Quarterback Stat Sheet
| Stat | Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) | J.J. McCarthy (MIN) |
|---|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 13/21 | 11/21 |
| Passing yards | 135 | 158 |
| Touchdowns | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks taken | 3 | 6 |
| Passer rating | 80.5 | 37.5 |
| Rushing | 1 for -1 yard | 5 for 25 yards |
McCarthy threw for 158 yards with two interceptions and was sacked six times, finishing with a passer rating of 37.5, while Penix threw for 135 yards with no turnovers and three sacks. Penix didn’t light up the box score, but he protected the football, and in a low-scoring game that was enough.
Context matters here too. Atlanta drafted Penix eighth overall in 2024, two spots ahead of McCarthy. Fans will keep comparing the two passers, so expect this game to come up again.
Three Numbers That Decided It
1. Rushing: 218 yards vs 78
The Falcons ran 39 times for 218 yards and a touchdown, compared with 19 carries for 78 yards for the Vikings. That’s a gap of 140 yards on the ground. Controlling the run game kept Atlanta’s offense on schedule and kept Minnesota’s offense on the sideline.
2. Sacks: 6 vs 3
McCarthy went down six times, which wiped out chunks of his passing yardage. His team’s net passing total fell to about 120 yards, while Atlanta’s net was about 108. Even though Atlanta was sacked too, the Vikings’ pressure cost them far more.
3. Turnovers: 2 vs 0
Both Vikings interceptions came from McCarthy, and Atlanta didn’t give the ball away through the air. In a game decided by 16 points with no Vikings touchdowns, two takeaways were decisive.
Player-by-Player Breakdown
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson, RB: The offensive star. He rushed 22 times for 143 yards, a 6.5-yard average with a long of 25, and added three catches for 25 yards. That’s roughly 168 yards from scrimmage.
Tyler Allgeier, RB: Allgeier added 16 carries for 76 yards and the game’s touchdown. Together, the two backs combined for 38 carries and 219 yards.
Drake London, WR: London caught three of four targets for 49 yards. He had been listed with a shoulder concern the week before, but he was cleared to play.
Kyle Pitts, TE: Pitts hauled in four of five targets for 37 yards.
Darnell Mooney, WR: Mooney had two catches for 20 yards on four targets.
John Parker Romo, K: The unsung hero with five field goals, including a 54-yarder.
Minnesota Vikings
J.J. McCarthy, QB: A tough day with two interceptions and six sacks. He did contribute five rushes for 25 yards, but the passing game never found a rhythm.
Will Reichard, K: Made kicks from 33 and 51 yards, the scoring Minnesota could manage.
The offense overall: With a combined 120 net passing yards and 78 rushing yards, Minnesota’s offense produced very little, especially in the second half, when it was shut out.
What the Box Score Doesn’t Show
- Field-goal football. Five field goals mean Atlanta stalled several times in scoring range. They won, but they left points on the field, so a stronger red-zone day could have made it a blowout.
- Early-season rust. This was Week 2, when new quarterbacks, line combinations, and play-calling were still settling in.
- Pressure changes everything. Six sacks usually mean protection problems, scheme mismatches, or both, and they often force a quarterback to rush decisions, which may have contributed to the interceptions.
The Rematch: Nov. 29, 2026 at Minnesota
The teams meet again at Minnesota in Week 13, with a 1:00 p.m. ET start (10:00 a.m. PT). Here’s where each stands today, based on current results:
| Team | 2026 results so far |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | Lost at Pittsburgh 20-13, lost to Carolina 34-3, beat Green Bay 35-14, beat New Orleans 45-24, lost to Baltimore 30-23 (2-3 entering this weekend’s game against Chicago) |
| Minnesota Vikings | Beat Green Bay 39-22, beat Chicago 9-3, beat Tampa Bay 23-16, beat Miami 15-10, beat New Orleans 23-13 (5-0) |
Minnesota has been winning low-scoring, defense-driven games, while Atlanta’s results have swung from very bad to very good. Both teams’ lineups and health will change by late November, so check the official injury reports before kickoff.
What to Watch in the Rematch
- Can Atlanta run on Minnesota again? Last time, 218 rushing yards decided the game. Watch Bijan Robinson’s carries early.
- Can the Vikings protect their quarterback? Six sacks last time is the stat to track.
- Red-zone efficiency for Atlanta. Turning field goals into touchdowns could change the margin.
- Turnover battle. Both teams should treat ball security as the top priority.
- Home-field factor. The game is in Minnesota, where the Vikings will want to avenge a loss at home.
How to Read NFL Match Player Stats Like a Pro
- Start with efficiency. Yards per attempt, passer rating, and yards per carry reveal more than raw totals.
- Count sacks and turnovers. They explain many “surprising” results.
- Compare rushing attempts. The team that runs more usually controlled the clock.
- Check how points were scored. Five field goals and touchdown is a very different offense from three touchdowns.
- Cross-check sources. Providers occasionally differ on tackles and minor stats, so compare against the official NFL game center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last Falcons vs Vikings game?
Atlanta won 22-6 on September 14, 2025.
Who had the best stats?
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson led all players with 143 rushing yards on 22 carries.
Did either team score a passing touchdown?
No. Neither quarterback threw a touchdown pass in that game.
When do the Falcons and Vikings play next?
Sunday, November 29, 2026, in Minneapolis, according to the current NFL schedule.
Where can I find full official stats?
NFL.com’s game center, ESPN, and Pro Football Reference all publish complete box scores.
Final Take
The lesson from the last meeting is simple: a dominant ground game, a clean quarterback performance, and a reliable kicker beat a turnover-prone offense that couldn’t protect its passer. If those themes repeat on November 29, the Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings match player stats will look familiar. If they don’t, expect a very different box score.
We’ll update this page with the new numbers after the rematch.
Statistics are based on publicly reported box scores from the September 14, 2025 game and the current NFL schedule, and may vary slightly by provider.