Q1, 11:12 – Falcons 3, Vikings 0
Vikings fans made a different on the opening drive of the game. After Bijan Robinson popped off runs of 25 and 17 yards, the Falcons offense struggled in the red zone under the barrage of a noisy crowd. They took a timeout before third down, then had a false start and came up short on the third-and-10. The offense stayed on for fourth-and-2 but took a delay of game penalty, and ultimately the Falcons settled for a 38-yard field goal kicked by former Viking Parker Romo.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Q1, 15:00 – Vikings on defense first
The Falcons elect to receive the opening kickoff and the Vikings will start on defense.
A full flag presentation and a moment of silence for the victims of the Annunciation shooting before the Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Thielen first out of the tunnel
7:15 p.m. – Fans greeted Adam Thielen with a standing ovation during his first Vikings home game in over two and a half years. The team made Thielen the first member of the offense announced out of the tunnel during pregame festivities.
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