Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons Prediction: Falcons will get within the line

U.S. Bank Stadium will host the National Football League encounter between the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons. The previous time these two teams met was in 2023, and the Minnesota Vikings secured a win. How will this one end?

The Minnesota Vikings secured a hard-fought victory over the Arizona Cardinals the previous weekend and will hope for a similar outcome. In a game that ended 23-22, the Minnesota Vikings had a shaky start, but a 10-3 final-quarter win was enough to see them extend their winning run to five. In that run, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and Chicago Bears. This season, the Minnesota Vikings have a 10-2 record, leaving them seated third in the NFL standings. 

The Atlanta Falcons' last encounter was against the Los Angeles Chargers, and they suffered a defeat. In the meantime, the Atlanta Falcons were unlucky in a game that ended 13-17, having started with a 7-3 defeat. In the meantime, the Atlanta Falcons have lost their last three games, losing to the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos in that run. Heading into this game, the Atlanta Falcons have a 6-6 record, leaving them seated 9th in the NFL standings. 

The Minnesota Vikings have been rampant, and it is not surprising they come in as favourites in this game. However, the Atlanta Falcons have lost so much lately and will have to give a lot to recover from their poor play. In the meantime, the Falcons are not too poor, and I expect them to show competitiveness, hoping to end their poor run. I will take the Falcons to close the odds, looking at their character over the weekend, while the Vikings score a few points.