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Minnesota Vikings
Atlanta Falcons
Vikings vs Falcons
Minnesota leads the all-time series 22-13, but Atlanta has won the last meeting: a 22-6 result at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025. The two teams are already confirmed to meet again in Week 12 of the 2026 season. Here is the complete head-to-head record, the last game's full box score, and everything scheduled for the rematch.
All-time series
Vikings lead 22-13
Total meetings
35 (33 regular season, 2 playoff)
Last meeting
Sep 14, 2025, Falcons 22-6
Next meeting
Sun, Nov 29, 2026, Week 12
Latest meeting
Falcons 22, Vikings 6 — September 14, 2025
Week 2 of the 2025 season, a Sunday Night Football matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Atlanta's defense forced three Minnesota turnovers and never trailed.
Vikings
6
Final
Falcons
22
Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. went 13 of 21 for 135 yards without a turnover, Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards, and Parker Romo made all five of his field goal attempts in his Falcons debut. Minnesota rookie starter J.J. McCarthy was sacked six times and threw two interceptions in a 158-yard passing day.
Next scheduled meeting
Minnesota opened the 2026 season with a 39-22 home win over Green Bay on September 13 and is 1-0; the Falcons game is still more than two months away, so there is no Vikings vs Falcons build-up to report yet. The box score above remains the two teams' most recent completed meeting.
Box score
Passing, rushing and receiving — September 14, 2025
Full statistical leaders from the last completed meeting, verified against ESPN and CBS Sports box scores.
Atlanta Falcons
| Player | Cmp/Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr. | 13/21 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | Car | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | 22 | 143 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 16 | 76 | 1 |
| Michael Penix Jr. | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | 4 | 37 | 0 |
| Drake London | 3 | 49 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Cmp/Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | 11/21 | 158 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | Car | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | 9 | 30 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Adam Thielen | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Sources: ESPN box score and CBS Sports box score, September 14, 2025.
Team comparison
Vikings vs Falcons, head-to-head and season snapshot
With only one week of the 2026 season played, current-season team statistics are not yet a meaningful sample; comparisons will be more useful as the season progresses. For now, see the standings and the Week 1 recap and box score. The table below compares the two teams using their confirmed 2025 final records and the all-time head-to-head series.
| Vikings | Metric | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | 2025 final record | 8-9 |
| 3rd, NFC North | 2025 division finish | 3rd, NFC South |
| Missed playoffs | 2025 postseason | Missed playoffs |
| 22 | All-time series wins | 13 |
| 21 | Regular-season series wins | 12 |
| 1 | Playoff series wins | 1 |
| 1 | Last meeting | Won, 22-6 |
2025 final records per each team's official season summary (see sources below). Detailed 2025 per-game offensive and defensive splits (total yards, points per game, turnover differential) were not independently verified for this page and are left out rather than estimated.
All-time record
Previous meetings and series history
Minnesota and Atlanta have played 35 times since 1966, including two playoff games, one won by each side.
35 meetings, Vikings lead 22-13
Minnesota has controlled the regular-season series, leading 21-12 across 33 games. The two playoff meetings split evenly: the Vikings won the first, in January 1983, and the Falcons won the second, the unforgettable 1998 NFC Championship Game, sixteen years later.
Jan 17, 1999NFC Championship · Metrodome, Minneapolis
Falcons 30, Vikings 27 (OT)
The most famous game in the series. Minnesota entered 15-1 and heavily favored, but a missed fourth-quarter field goal by Gary Anderson — his only miss of the entire season, including the playoffs — opened the door for Atlanta to force overtime. Morten Andersen won it for the Falcons with a field goal, sending Atlanta to its first Super Bowl.
Jan 9, 1983NFC Wild Card · Metrodome, Minneapolis
Vikings 30, Falcons 24
The teams' first playoff meeting, after the strike-shortened 1982 season. Atlanta led 21-16 through three quarters before Minnesota rallied to win, in what remains the Vikings' only playoff win over the Falcons.
Dec 8, 2024Regular season, Week 14 · U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
Vikings 42, Falcons 21
Sam Darnold threw for a then-career-high 347 yards and five touchdowns as Minnesota extended its winning streak to six games during its 14-3 2024 season.
Sep 14, 2025Regular season, Week 2 · U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
Falcons 22, Vikings 6
The most recent meeting. Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. protected the ball while Bijan Robinson ran for 143 yards, and Minnesota rookie starter J.J. McCarthy was sacked six times and threw two interceptions in his first career start against a divisional-caliber pass rush.
Not an exhaustive list of all 35 meetings. See the sources below for complete game logs.
Watch the rematch
Where to watch Vikings vs Falcons
2026 broadcast details
The Week 12 rematch is set for Sunday, November 29, 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The published schedule lists FOX. Streaming availability depends on your region and provider. Check our dedicated viewing guide for updates as they're confirmed.
Related coverage
More matchup history and team coverage
Sources used on this page:
- ESPN box score, September 14, 2025
- CBS Sports box score, September 14, 2025
- ESPN final score, December 8, 2024
- Pro-Football-Reference box score, 1998 NFC Championship Game
- All-time head-to-head results, Football Database
- All-time head-to-head record, Champs or Chumps
- 2025 Minnesota Vikings season summary, Wikipedia
- 2025 Atlanta Falcons season summary, Wikipedia
- 2026 schedule preview, Vikings.com
- Falcons at Vikings, 2026 Week 12, NFL.com