Just as was the case when they got off to a 4-2 start, the Atlanta Falcons currently lead the NFC South and are in a position to win their first division title since 2016. Their position, however, is not nearly as strong nor is their path as clear. A 2-4 stretch has dropped Atlanta to 6-6, with their tenuous hold on the top of the division standings growing increasingly less secure after the events of a week ago.
In Week 14, the Vikings face off against the Falcons, marking a notable moment for Kirk Cousins as he returns to play against his former team.
- Event: Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons
- Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
While his 2024 season hasn’t gone according to plan, Cousins is still leading a resilient Vikings squad, now 10-2, with a five-game winning streak and on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. A win this week, combined with losses from the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams, would officially secure their postseason berth.
On the other hand, the Falcons have struggled recently, dropping their last three games, yet they remain in control of the NFC South at 6-6. A win here would help maintain their narrow lead and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Vikings vs Falcons recent series history
Minnesota has won four out of their last five games against the Falcons, with the lone exception being a 40-23 win by the Falcons in 2020. The Falcons, of course, prevailed in the most famous meeting between these two teams when Atlanta prevailed 30-27 over a 15-1 Vikings team in the 1998 NFC Championship Game, giving them the right to play in Super Bowl XXXIII.
- Nov. 5, 2023 — Minnesota 31, Atlanta 28
- Oct. 18, 2020 — Atlanta 40, Minnesota 23
- Sept. 8, 2019 — Minnesota 28, Atlanta 12
- Dec. 3, 2017 — Minnesota 14, Atlanta 9
- Nov. 29, 2015 — Minnesota 20, Atlanta 10
