2019 Week 1 · Sun, Sep 8, 2019 · U.S. Bank Stadium
Atlanta Falcons
12
Minnesota VikingsWinner
28
Minnesota Vikings 28–12. Biggest swing: Q1 12:59, ATL +12% win probability on one snap.
The game in one curve — scrub to replay it
Win probability
(12:59) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 50-E.Wilson, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by MIN-50-E.Wilson at ATL 21. 50-E.Wilson to ATL 21 for no gain (41-S.Neasman).
Highest-leverage plays
- Q1 · 12:59ATL +12% win prob(12:59) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 50-E.Wilson, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by MIN-50-E.Wilson at ATL 21. 50-E.Wilson to ATL 21 for no gain (41-S.Neasman).
- Q1 · 10:02ATL +6% win prob(10:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Harris at ATL 41. 41-A.Harris to ATL 41 for no gain (11-J.Jones).
- Q1 · 13:41MIN +6% win prob(13:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles left end to ATL 33 for 12 yards (55-A.Barr).
- Q1 · 11:57MIN +5% win prob(11:57) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett].
Down-to-down truth
Situational splits
| Metric | Falcons | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive plays | 69 | 47 |
| Total yards | 345 (edge) | 271 |
| Yards per play | 5.0 | 5.8 (edge) |
| Expected points added / play | -0.23 | 0.20 (edge) |
| Success rate | 39% | 45% (edge) |
| Dropback rate | 78% | 23% |
| Dropback efficiency (EPA/play) | -0.13 | 0.77 (edge) |
| Rush efficiency (EPA/play) | -0.59 | 0.03 (edge) |
| Third downs | 2/8 | 5/10 (edge) |
| Red-zone trips → TDs | 0 → 0 | 0 → 0 |
| Explosive plays (10+ rush / 20+ pass) | 7 | 7 |
| First downs gained on snaps | 23 (edge) | 14 |
| Sacks taken | 4 | 1 (edge) |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 (edge) |
Falcons outgained Vikings 345–271 but lost the turnover battle 3–0. That was the game.
Possession by possession
Drive chart
| # | Team | Start | Plays | Scrim yds | Clock | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL | ATL 25 | 5 | 8 | 2:07 | Punt | |
| 2 | MIN | ATL 21 | 3 | 31 | 1:03 | Touchdown | |
| 3 | ATL | ATL 16 | 4 | 7 | 1:55 | Interception | |
| 4 | MIN | ATL 41 | 5 | 41 | 1:33 | Touchdown | |
| 5 | ATL | ATL 25 | 13 | 39 | 5:51 | Punt | |
| 6 | MIN | MIN 8 | 8 | 36 | 5:09 | Punt | |
| 7 | ATL | ATL 28 | 4 | 46 | 2:01 | Fumble | |
| 8 | MIN | MIN 21 | 11 | 59 | 5:41 | Touchdown | |
| 9 | ATL | ATL 25 | 9 | 30 | 2:57 | Punt | |
| 10 | MIN | MIN 10 | 4 | 0 | 1:06 | Punt | |
| 11 | ATL | ATL 45 | 3 | 36 | 0:37 | End of half | |
| 12 | MIN | MIN 25 | 8 | 23 | 4:15 | Punt | |
| 13 | ATL | ATL 15 | 13 | 51 | 7:37 | Interception | |
| 14 | MIN | MIN 20 | 7 | 57 | 2:39 | Touchdown | |
| 15 | ATL | ATL 23 | 5 | 0 | 0:29 | Punt | |
| 16 | MIN | MIN 25 | 4 | 4 | 2:25 | Punt | |
| 17 | ATL | ATL 34 | 9 | 66 | 3:16 | Touchdown | |
| 18 | MIN | MIN 29 | 8 | 20 | 4:51 | Punt | |
| 19 | ATL | ATL 29 | 13 | 62 | 3:23 | Touchdown | |
| 20 | MIN | ATL 39 | 3 | 0 | 1:05 | End of game |
0 of 20 drives ended in points. Longest march: Falcons gained 66 scrimmage yards over 9 plays for a touchdown.
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Closing number vs result
Betting context
- Closing spread
- MIN -3.5
- Closing total
- 47
- ATL moneyline
- +159
- MIN moneyline
- -176
Vikings closed -3.5 and covered, winning by 16.
Total closed 47; the game landed 40 — under by 7.0.
Conditions and crew
Game environment
- Venue
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- Roof / surface
- dome · sportturf
- Kickoff weather
- Indoors — weather neutralized
- Referee
- Bill Vinovich
- Rest
- ATL 7 days · MIN 7 days
- Coaches
- Dan Quinn vs Mike Zimmer