Atlanta
Falcons
9-1
68
FINAL
50
Minnesota
Vikings
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane offensive showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 68-50 in Week 12 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious, showcasing their explosive playmaking ability.
Quarterback Joe Milton was sensational for Atlanta, throwing for six touchdowns, while Bijan Robinson dominated on the ground with 165 rushing yards. Minnesota's Kyler Murray put up an impressive 553 passing yards and kept the game competitive, but the Falcons' offensive firepower proved to be too much to handle. Justin Jefferson also had a standout performance for the Vikings, racking up 239 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Avieon Terrell led the team with four total tackles, while Nik Bonitto's sack provided a key stop at a pivotal moment, disrupting Minnesota's rhythm. The game turned decisively in the Falcons' favor when they capitalized on a turnover late in the third quarter, allowing them to pull away and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 54 | 27 | 50% | 553 | 6 | 1 | 115.7 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 490 | 6 | 3 | 95.8 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 165 | 13.8 | 17 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 11 | 239 | 21.7 | 93 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 152 | 76.0 | 87 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 71 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 120 | 60.0 | 39 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 37 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 26 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 51 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 44 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 9 | 57 |

