Falcons 21–42 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?

K. Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 57.5% completion, -7.1% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.69 total passing EPA. S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 61.1% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +23.68 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?

S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.64 EPA): (3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 42–21 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 10–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Sam Darnold
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2024-12-08

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 42–21 on 2024-12-08. Sam Darnold posted a game-high +23.68 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	3	11	0	0	21
Minnesota Vikings	7	7	7	27	0	42

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ATLAtlanta Falcons

ATL 49

ATL 52

ATL 6

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:01TD
Tyler Allgeier
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
6-0
(9:01) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:58XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
7-0
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:46TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 49
Score
7-6
(:46) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:37XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:05TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
7-13
(2:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-T.Andersen].
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:01XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-14
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:13FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-14
(:13) 6-Y.Koo 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:09FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
13-14
(5:09) 6-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:36TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 52
Score
13-20
(3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:25XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
13-21
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:43TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 13
Score
19-21
(:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:39Safety
Brian Robinson
Points+2
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Robinson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:04TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
21-27
(13:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:59XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
21-28
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:28TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 6
Score
21-34
(8:28) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:23XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
21-35
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:43TD
Andre Jones Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
21-41
(3:43) 33-A.Jones right guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:38TD
Will Reichard
Points+7
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
21-42
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Sam Darnold · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +23.68 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
2Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +13.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
3Darnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
4Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.96 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
5Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7Ray-Ray McCloud III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8Cam Akers · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Sam Darnold — MIN · Passing

Sam Darnold posted the highest total EPA (+23.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

Sam Darnold's top snap (+5.64 EPA): (3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -7.1% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.69 total EPA
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.66 EPA/play · +23.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	+0.000	+0.294
Offensive success rate	54.9%	52.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.017	+0.658
Rush EPA/play	+0.153	+0.094
Defensive EPA/play	-0.294	-0.000
Defensive success rate	47.5%	45.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.00 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.29 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +0.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +23.52 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Tyler Allgeier (Q1 9:01)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Sam Darnold pass) (Q1 0:46)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Sam Darnold pass) (Q2 2:05)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Sam Darnold pass) (Q3 3:36)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q3 0:43)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Sam Darnold pass) (Q4 13:04)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Sam Darnold pass) (Q4 8:28)
Minnesota Vikings — Andre Jones Jr. (Q4 3:43)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:13)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q3 5:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 8:58) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 49 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 0:37) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-T.Andersen].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 2:01) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 6-Y.Koo 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 11–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 6-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 52 (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 3:25) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q3 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q3 0:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Robinson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 27–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 12:59) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q4 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 8:23) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 33-A.Jones right guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:38) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.64]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +2.65]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.92]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 1-D.Mooney to MIN 28 for 28 yards (1-S.Griffin). [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.57]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep left to 1-D.Mooney to MIN 9 for 49 yards (24-C.Bynum). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.71]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.64]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:59) — 16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to ATL 0. 34-R.McCloud to ATL 31 for 31 yards (6-B.Asamoah). FUMBLES (6-B.Asamoah), RECOVERED by MIN-30-C.Ham at ATL 32. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -5.44]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:37) — (13:37) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus at MIN 31. 44-J.Metellus to MIN 35 for 4 yards (5-D.London). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at MIN 2. 7-B.Murphy to MIN 2 for no gain. [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.13]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:01 · MIN 6 · Score 6-0
(9:01) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:58 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:46 · ATL 49 · Score 7-6
(:46) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:37 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:05 · ATL 12 · Score 7-13
(2:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-T.Andersen].
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:01 · ATL 15 · Score 7-14
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · MIN 2 · Score 10-14
(:13) 6-Y.Koo 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 5:09 · MIN 11 · Score 13-14
(5:09) 6-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 3:36 · ATL 52 · Score 13-20
(3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 3:25 · ATL 15 · Score 13-21
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:43 · MIN 13 · Score 19-21
(:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q3 0:39 · MIN 2 · Score 21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Robinson rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · ATL 11 · Score 21-27
(13:04) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:59 · ATL 15 · Score 21-28
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:28 · ATL 6 · Score 21-34
(8:28) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · ATL 15 · Score 21-35
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · ATL 15 · Score 21-41
(3:43) 33-A.Jones right guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q4 3:38 · ATL 15 · Score 21-42
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Sam Darnold (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings on 2024-12-08?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 in Week 14, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 11, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Minnesota Vikings 27; Final: Atlanta Falcons 21, Minnesota Vikings 42.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Allgeier (Q1 9:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 0:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 2:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 3:36) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q3 0:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 13:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 8:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Jones (Q4 3:43) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 5:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?

Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 57.5% completion, -7.1% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.69 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 61.1% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +23.68 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?

Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.64 EPA): (3:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W

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