The Falcons have Desmond Ridder who has thrown for 1,701 yards, 6 td passes with 6 interceptions this season. But he may not start. Bijan Robinson has rushed for 466 yards with 1 TDs.
The Vikings are in 2nd in the NFC North. The Falcons are the team to beat in the NFC South.
The Vikings enter the game off a win over the Green Bay Packers 24-10; the Falcons arrive after a loss at the hands of the Tennessee Titans 28-23.
Next week the Vikings welcome the the New Orleans Saints, and the Falcons visit the Arizona Cardinals.
Game Details
• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
• Date: November 5, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger
• TV: FOX
• Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 63F; 45% humidity; wind: NNW 7 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | ATL | MIN | ATL | ||
| Record | 4-4 | 4-4 | 5-5 | 6-4 | |
| Home Record | 1-3 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 5-1 | |
| Away Record | 3-1 | 1-3 | 4-2 | 1-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 21.9 | 17.3 | 22.1 | 18.8 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.3 | 20.1 | 21.6 | 19.7 | |
| Point Differential | +13 | -23 | +5 | -9 | |
| Yards/Game | 353.8 | 341.1 | 365.8 | 340.9 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 322.8 | 296.6 | 315.6 | 293.4 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 280.5 | 214.9 | 258.5 | 209.3 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 221.1 | 194.6 | 191.0 | 190.6 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 73.3 | 126.3 | 72.7 | 131.6 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 101.6 | 102.0 | 93.1 | 102.8 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.5 | 20.1 | 19.2 | 20.3 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 19.8 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 17.3 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 41.3 | 38.0 | 42.6 | 38.8 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 43.5 | 33.7 | 41.9 | 35.2 | |
| Turnover Margin | -5 | -7 | -9 | -8 | |
| Total Games | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
Minnesota Vikings 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 216-311 | 2,331 | 18 | 5 | 17 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Alexander Mattison | 106 | 390 | 0 | 19 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 36 | 571 | 3 | 52 |
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Desmond Ridder | 157-240 | 1,701 | 6 | 6 | 25 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Bijan Robinson | 92 | 466 | 1 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Drake London | 37 | 438 | 2 | 32 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18-Oct-20 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 40-23 |
| Sun 08-Sep-19 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Atlanta Falcons | 28-12 |
| Sun 03-Dec-17 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 14-9 |
| Sun 29-Nov-15 | 1:02PM | Minnesota Vikings d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 20-10 |
| Sun 28-Sep-14 | 4:25PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Atlanta Falcons | 41-28 |
| Sun 27-Nov-11 | 1:02PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Minnesota Vikings | 24-14 |
| Sun 21-Dec-08 | 4:15PM | Atlanta Falcons d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 24-17 |
| Sun 09-Sep-07 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Atlanta Falcons | 24-3 |
| Sun 02-Oct-05 | 4:17PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Minnesota Vikings | 30-10 |
| Sun 05-Oct-03 | 1:05PM | Minnesota Vikings d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 39-26 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| MIN | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 6-4 | 4-6 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 2-3 |
| Away Record | 3-2 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 3465-5177 | 66.9% | 39,471 | 270 | 110 | 304 | 1-3 (4) |
| Desmond Ridder | 230-355 | 64.8% | 2,409 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 13-7
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1-3
• Desmond Ridder W-L last 20 games as a starter: 6-6
• Desmond Ridder last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 0-0
Player Trends
• Kirk Cousins has 15 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Desmond Ridder has 3 straight games with a turnover
• Drake London has 4 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Drake London has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
Minnesota Vikings: Christian Darrisaw (OT) Groin – Questionable; Dean Lowry (DE) Groin – Out; Brian Asamoah (LB) Ankle – Questionable; Jalen Nailor (WR) Hamstring – Questionable
Atlanta Falcons: Drake London (WR) Groin – Out; Keith Smith (FB) Concussion – Out; DeMarcco Hellams (S) Hamstring – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Atlanta Falcons
• Spread: 3.5
• Over/Under: 37.5
Betting Trends
| Minnesota Vikings | Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 4-1-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-4-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 6-2-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 3-6-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 2-8-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Minnesota Vikings: +10000
• Atlanta Falcons: +8000
Vikings vs. Falcons Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Atlanta Falcons d. Minnesota Vikings 21-17
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Atlanta Falcons 23-22