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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 15

Trust the Kevin O'Connell school for players who can't quarterback good

Before J.J. McCarthy struggled behind a patchwork offensive line in Minnesota's loss to Atlanta Sunday night, former Vikings quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold were leading their teams to victories.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 15

Stats show how J.J. McCarthy largely let Vikings down across first two starts

Outside of one spectacular quarter, McCarthy has left a lot to be desired for the Vikings.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Minnesota Vikings need to make one significant change and it's been one Kevin O'Connell's shown hesitancy to do

Sunday night was not kind the the Minnesota Vikings. They lost to the Atlanta Falcons 22-6 in the worst way possible: they got smoked on both sides of the ball in the trenches.

Kevin O'Connell News / Pro Football Talk / September 15

Kevin O'Connell: I've got to coach better after Vikings' disappointing performance

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was not pleased with his team, or himself, after Sunday night's 22-6 loss to the Falcons. "Obviously a very disappointing performance tonight," O'Connell said.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 15

6 key plays/moments/decisions that doomed the Vikings against Atlanta

There's no shortage of things you can point to when analyzing what went wrong for the Vikings in their 22-6 loss to the Falcons on Sunday night at U.S.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell sounds off on ‘adversity’ after ugly loss to Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings had an early scare against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at US Bank Stadium. The visitors started the scoring with back-to-back field goals until the Vikings scored two of their own courtesy of Will Reichard in the second period to remain afloat, 9-6, at halftime.

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / September 15

2-Time Super Bowl Champion Isn't Blaming J.J. McCarthy for Poor Performance vs. Falcons

J.J. McCarthy received his welcome to the NFL moment on 'Sunday Night Football'. While McCarthy made his long-awaited NFL debut last week on 'Monday Night Football' against the Chicago Bears, earning his first career NFL win, McCarthy was brought back down to earth in Week 2.

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Justin Skule News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Vikings’ Justin Skule left Falcons loss early, went into concussion protocol

The Minnesota Vikings couldn’t get anything going on Sunday and suffered an embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, 22-6, at US Bank Stadium. The Vikings were the clear-cut favorite to win the game, with JJ McCarthy coming off an impressive debut in Week 1.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14

7 things that stood out from Vikings' ugly primetime loss to Falcons

That was a tough watch. The Vikings just fell 22-6 to the Falcons on Sunday Night Football in their home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium. The offense was terrible, the run defense was gashed, and fans streamed for the exits well before the final whistle.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Minnesota Vikings got smoked on national television and the studs and duds highlight their struggles

The Minnesota Vikings went into their home debut against the Atlanta Falcons with some hope to get to 2-0. Unfortunately, the Vikings got their butts whipped in all three phases of the game and lost 22-6.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14

No comeback this time: Vikings' offense flounders in loss to Falcons

For much of Sunday night, the Vikings game followed a similar script to last Monday's opener in Chicago. The offense was a mess, but a strong defensive performance kept Minnesota in the game.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / September 14

Aaron Jones questionable to return with hamstring injury

The Vikings have already lost center Ryan Kelly due to a concussion on Sunday night and now have more injury concerns. Minnesota running back Aaron Jones is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15

'SNF' takeaways: Falcons dominate sluggish Vikings

In what turned out to be a field-goal contest for most of the night, the Atlanta Falcons overcame red zone issues to dismantle the Minnesota Vikings, 22-6, on "Sunday Night Football."

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes NFL history in Week 2

It's no secret Justin Jefferson has been one of the NFL's elite wide receivers since entering the NFL in 2020. But despite his standing as one of the best in the game, Jefferson reached a significant milestone on Sunday night that puts his true greatness into perspective.

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Ryan Kelly News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14

Vikings center Ryan Kelly enters concussion protocol, ruled out at half

Vikings starting center Ryan Kelly is in the concussion protocol and is out for the remainder of Sunday night's game against the Falcons, the team announced at halftime.

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Vikings' Justin Jefferson Makes NFL History on 'Sunday Night Football'

At just 26 years old, Justin Jefferson is accomplishing things in the NFL that few receivers in history have ever done. Now, paired with 22-year-old quarterback J.J.

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14

Vikings-Falcons inactives: Harrison Smith officially ruled out for SNF

Vikings safety Harrison Smith (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday night's game against the Falcons. His season debut in his 14th year in the NFL will wait until at least Week 3.

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Three Keys for the Minnesota Vikings to Beat the Falcons in Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings are walking into their home opener with the wind at their backs after a nail-biting 27-24 road victory against the Chicago Bears.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Minnesota Vikings Week 3 matchup vs. Bengals may have gotten easier on Sunday afternoon

The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night in their week 2 matchup, but it's never too early to look ahead at their week 3 opponent in the Cincinnati Bengals.

Justin Jefferson News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson Eyes NFL History

Look, we’ve all seen greatness before. But what is Justin Jefferson about to accomplish on Sunday Night Football against the Falcons? That’s the kind of stuff that makes you stop mid-bite of your buffalo wings and pay attention.

Fabian Moreau News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Vikings Call Up Two Including CB Fabian Moreau For Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday that they’ve elevated OLB Gabe Murphy and CB Fabian Moreau to their active roster for Week 2. Moreau, 30, is a former third-round pick of Washington back in 2017.

Christian Darrisaw News / Total Apex Sports / September 12

Minnesota Vikings Offensive Lineman Christian Darrisaw Out For Week 2

Just when Minnesota Vikings fans thought things were looking up after a gritty Week 1 comeback, the injury report dropped like a lead balloon. Minnesota will be without a trio of key players for its Sunday night showdown against the Atlanta Falcons, and the biggest name on that list is left tackle Christian Darrisaw.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / September 11

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have placed LB Blake Cashman and RB Ty Chandler on injured reserve. Additionally, the Vikings signed WR Tim Jones and TE Nick Vannett to the active roster and signed CB Tyrek Funderburk and LB Sione Takitaki to the practice squad.