After losing the home opener last week, the Falcons (0-1) hit the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings (1-0), who tamed the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a busy week, following the birth of his first child with his fiancee. He was one of the heroes in Minnesota’s win, bouncing back from a shaky first half to lead the offense.
The Falcons’ defense will have a challenge, with All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson leading the charge.
It's always special to see the home team on primetime TV — well, most of the time.
When they play well, it's an opportunity for them to shine and for fans to tell their friends around the league, "Hey, look at us!" Then, there are those other times, when they don't show up, when it's an embarrassment.
I've been there many times watching my hometown Detroit Lions, especially on Thanksgiving Day every year. It could be the same with the Falcons, who will have five primetime games this season, beginning tonight against the Vikings.
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After losing the home opener last week, the Falcons (0-1) hit the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings (1-0), who tamed the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.
The Falcons had a chance to send the game to overtime, but a missed field goal in the final minute sealed their fate, falling behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to start the season.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a busy week, following the birth of his first child with his fiancee. He was one of the heroes in Minnesota's win, bouncing back from a shaky first half to lead the offense.
The Falcons' defense will have a challenge, with All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson leading the charge.
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