Falcons at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 31, Atlanta Falcons 7 · LFL Official madden 27
Final Score
Falcons 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Vikings 31 1 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDaunte Culpepper 96 yds passingTyrone Tracy Jr 30 yds rushingJaxon Smith-Njigba 62 yds receivingPaul Krause 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 113 · 106Passing yards 63 · 87Rushing yards 50 · 19Completions 6/14 · 4/5Yards per carry 6.3 · 6.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
The Minnesota Vikings secured a decisive 31-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12 of the 2026 season, keeping their playoff hopes alive while dealing a significant blow to Atlanta's aspirations. The Vikings showcased their offensive prowess, translating their efforts into a commanding win that highlighted their ability to capitalize on key opportunities.
Daunte Culpepper led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 96 yards and connecting for one touchdown, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as his favorite target, racking up 62 receiving yards. The Vikings' offensive scheme was effective in moving the ball and maintaining pressure on the Falcons’ defense, allowing them to build an early lead that would prove insurmountable.
Defensively, the Vikings dominated the field, with Christian Izien recording four total tackles and Paul Krause making a game-changing impact with two interceptions. The turning point came early in the second half when Krause's second pick set up a crucial touchdown drive, extending the lead to 24-7 and leaving the Falcons scrambling to respond. The combination of aggressive defense and opportunistic playmaking ultimately sealed the fate of this matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael VickQB | 6/14 | 43% | 86 | 0 | 3 | 23.8 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Daunte CulpepperQB | 4/5 | 80% | 96 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Michael VickQB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Randy MossWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Julio JonesWR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 36 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Randy MossWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy NobisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Paul KrauseFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Fowler JrLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alan PageDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/1 | 4 | 20 |