Game Recap
In a September week 4 contest, the Vikings scored a 41-28 victory over the Falcons. The Falcons had the edge heading into into the last quarter 28-27 when Vikings made a comeback for the win, outscoring the Falcons 14-0.
The Vikings were guided by Teddy Bridgewater who finished with 317 passing yards in the air, zero INTs, was 19 of 30 passing. Jerick McKinnon rumbled for 135 yards on the ground. Jarius Wright had 132 yards receiving.
For the Falcons, Matt Ryan connected on 298 yards, 3 TDs, was 25 of 41 passing. Antone Smith rumbled for 1 TD. Julio Jones finished with 82 yards receiving.
The Vikings ended up with 558 total yards, 26 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 6 of 13 on third downs. The Falcons finished with 411 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 10 of 15 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 41-28
- Date: Sunday, September 28, 2014
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:25PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 558, Turnovers: 0
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 411, Turnovers: 2
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 5.5
- -- Over/Under: 48.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| ATL |
7 |
7 |
14 |
0 |
28 |
| MIN |
14 |
10 |
3 |
14 |
41 |
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jerick McKinnon | MIN | 18 | 135 | 0 | 55 | |
| Matt Asiata | MIN | 20 | 78 | 3 | 12 | |
| Antone Smith | ATL | 4 | 62 | 1 | 48 | |
| Steven Jackson | ATL | 13 | 49 | 0 | 11 | |
| Teddy Bridgewater | MIN | 5 | 27 | 1 | 13 | |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | ATL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jarius Wright | MIN | 8 | 132 | 0 | 52 | |
| Julio Jones | ATL | 6 | 82 | 0 | 21 | |
| Roddy White | ATL | 4 | 73 | 1 | 24 | |
| Greg Jennings | MIN | 3 | 72 | 0 | 29 | |
| Devin Hester | ATL | 5 | 70 | 1 | 36 | |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | MIN | 2 | 38 | 0 | 22 | |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | ATL | 4 | 35 | 0 | 12 | |
| Matt Asiata | MIN | 3 | 22 | 0 | 12 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 22 | 123 | 1 | | |
| MIN | 44 | 241 | 4 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 25-41 | 298 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| MIN | 19-30 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings
- Attendance: 52,173
- Weather: 82 degrees, relative humidity 0%, no wind, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:19 - 3 hours, 19 minutes
