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The Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings will duke it out for Week 2’s edition of “Sunday Night Football.” The Falcons enter the game 0-1, while the Vikings were victorious in quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s NFL debut in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.
The Falcons’ offense got off to a strong start in Week 1. On their first drive, quarterback Michael Penix found Bijan Robinson in the flats, and the star running back took the short pass all the way in for a 50-yard touchdown. After an impressive first drive, the offense largely stalled, not scoring another touchdown until there was 2:17 left in the game. The Atlanta defense gave up a touchdown to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 59 seconds remaining, but the Falcons got in Younghoe Koo’s range to tie it and send it to overtime. He missed the 44-yard field goal, and Tampa Bay escaped with a win.
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After tearing his meniscus during his first rookie preseason game in 2024, J.J. McCarthy was finally able to take the field to begin his pro career. With all the time away from the field, the young quarterback looked like he had a lot of rust. He struggled through three quarters, throwing his first interception and pick-six. McCarthy then turned it on in the fourth quarter and showed why he was worth the 10th overall pick a year ago. He threw two touchdowns and ran in another to seal the 27-24 divisional win over the Chicago Bears.
On paper, this game looks like it was scheduled to be the Kirk Cousins revenge game. Unfortunately, the veteran QB hasn’t been able to beat out Penix in his second season. He will likely have to watch from the sideline as his current franchise takes on his former franchise on Sunday night.
The Sporting News has you covered with live score updates and highlights from the NFL’s Week 2 ‘Sunday Night Football’ game between the Falcons and Vikings.
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8:07 p.m. — One thing to watch in this game is the Falcons kicker. Veteran place kicker Younghoe Koo doinked a game-tying field goal and the Falcons lost to the Buccaneers. As a result, he didn’t travel with the team to Minnesota and has been benched. Former Vikings kicker Parker Romo will handle the kicking duties for Atlanta on Sunday night.
7:58 p.m. — We are about 20 minutes from kickoff. Both teams have released their inactives for the game.
Falcons
Darnell Mooney is ACTIVE for tonight’s game
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 14, 2025
Vikings
Sunday night’s #Vikings inactives pic.twitter.com/S9tW8VhIbC
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 14, 2025
Where to watch Falcons vs. Vikings
Falcons vs. Vikings start time
- Date: Sunday, September 14
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Falcons and Vikings will be the featured ‘Sunday Night Football’ matchup for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota is set for 8:20 p.m. ET.
What channel is Falcons vs. Vikings on today?
- Date: Sunday, September 14
- TV: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
‘Sunday Night Football’ will once again air nationally on NBC and be introduced by country music star Carrie Underwood and her iconic “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.”
‘Sunday Night Football’ between the Falcons and the Vikings will also air on Fubo and Peacock. Fubo carries NBC in its channel lineup, and is offering a free trial.
Falcons schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Buccaneers | – | – |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Vikings | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 6 | Monday, Oct. 13 | vs. Bills | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Colts | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Thursday, Dec. 11 | at Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Monday, Dec. 29 | vs. Rams | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 18 | FLEX | vs. Saints | TBD | TBD |
Vikings schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Monday, Sept. 8 | at Bears | — | — |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | vs. Falcons | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Steelers | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Browns | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 6 | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | Thursday, Oct. 23 | at Chargers | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Thursday, Dec. 25 | vs. Lions | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Packers | TBD | TBD |