Falcons 22–6 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2025

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

B. Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.31 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+1.90 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle to MIN 40 for 25 yards (26-T.Jackson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 22–6 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Tied 9–9 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Brian Robinson
Top passer: J.J. McCarthy
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy sacked at MIN 40 for -8 yards (96-Z.Harrison). FUMBLES (96-…
Game date: 2025-09-14

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 22–6 on 2025-09-14. Brian Robinson posted a game-high +4.31 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	6	3	3	10	0	22
Minnesota Vikings	0	9	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3MIN 20

+3MIN 10

+3ATL 15

+3ATL 33

+3MIN 36

MIN 5

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:15FG
John Parker Romo
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 20
Score
3-0
(11:15) 39-J.Romo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:51FG
John Parker Romo
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 10
Score
6-0
(6:51) 39-J.Romo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:08FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
6-3
(7:08) 16-W.Reichard 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:28FG
John Parker Romo
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
9-3
(:28) 39-J.Romo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:02FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 33
Score
9-6
(:02) 16-W.Reichard 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
9-6
END QUARTER 2
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:20FG
John Parker Romo
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
12-6
(6:20) 39-J.Romo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:21FG
John Parker Romo
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 36
Score
15-6
(11:21) 39-J.Romo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:25TD
Tyler Allgeier
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 5
Score
21-6
(3:25) 25-T.Allgeier right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:22XP
John Parker Romo
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
22-6
39-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.31 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
3Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.49 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
5Darnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
6Andre Jones Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
7Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · -0.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
8Jordan Mason · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · -0.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.19 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

Brian Robinson — ATL · Rushing

Brian Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+4.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Brian Robinson's top snap (+1.90 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle to MIN 40 for 25 yards (26-T.Jackson).

Biggest single play (-6.39 EPA): J.J. McCarthy — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy sacked at MIN 40 for -8 yards (96-Z.Harrison). FUMBLES (96-Z.Harrison) [96-Z.Harrison], RECOVERED by ATL-0-D.Deablo at MIN 38.

Quarterback report card

J.J. McCarthy led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -11.1% CPOE · -0.61 EPA/play · -18.19 total EPA
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -9.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	+0.012	-0.369
Offensive success rate	47.6%	38.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.347	-0.606
Rush EPA/play	+0.174	-0.197
Defensive EPA/play	+0.369	-0.012
Defensive success rate	61.5%	52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.37 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +0.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -23.98 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Tyler Allgeier (Q4 3:25)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — John Parker Romo (Q1 11:15)
Atlanta Falcons — John Parker Romo (Q1 6:51)
Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q2 7:08)
Atlanta Falcons — John Parker Romo (Q2 0:28)
Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q2 0:02)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Atlanta Falcons — John Parker Romo (Q3 6:20)
Atlanta Falcons — John Parker Romo (Q4 11:21)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) 39-J.Romo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) 39-J.Romo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) 16-W.Reichard 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 39-J.Romo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 16-W.Reichard 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) 39-J.Romo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 36 (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) 39-J.Romo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 25-T.Allgeier right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 3:22) — 39-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy sacked at MIN 40 for -8 yards (96-Z.Harrison). FUMBLES (96-Z.Harrison) [96-Z.Harrison], RECOVERED by ATL-0-D.Deablo at MIN 38. [WPA -15.0% · EPA -6.39]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right intended for 1-J.Nailor INTERCEPTED by 33-B.Bowman at MIN 38. 33-B.Bowman to MIN 38 for no gain (1-J.Nailor). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.56]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 5-D.London to MIN 30 for 18 yards (55-E.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-E.Wilson), RECOVERED by MIN-26-T.Jackson at MIN 23. 26-T.Jackson to MIN 32 for 9 yards (5-D. [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.60]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson to ATL 33 for 50 yards (31-X.Watts; 3-J.Bates). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.04]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) (No Huddle) 9-J.McCarthy FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 36, and recovers at MIN 36. 9-J.McCarthy to MIN 36 for no gain (55-K.Elliss). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.98]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy sacked at MIN 40 for -8 yards (96-Z.Harrison). FUMBLES (96-Z.Harrison) [96-Z.Harrison], RECOVERED by ATL-0-D.Deablo at MIN 38. [WPA -15.0% · EPA -6.39]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 5-D.London to MIN 30 for 18 yards (55-E.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-E.Wilson), RECOVERED by MIN-26-T.Jackson at MIN 23. 26-T.Jackson to MIN 32 for 9 yards (5-D. [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.60]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right intended for 1-J.Nailor INTERCEPTED by 33-B.Bowman at MIN 38. 33-B.Bowman to MIN 38 for no gain (1-J.Nailor). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.56]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) (No Huddle) 9-J.McCarthy FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 36, and recovers at MIN 36. 9-J.McCarthy to MIN 36 for no gain (55-K.Elliss). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.98]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:15 · MIN 20 · Score 3-0
(11:15) 39-J.Romo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 6:51 · MIN 10 · Score 6-0
(6:51) 39-J.Romo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 7:08 · ATL 15 · Score 6-3
(7:08) 16-W.Reichard 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · MIN 15 · Score 9-3
(:28) 39-J.Romo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · ATL 33 · Score 9-6
(:02) 16-W.Reichard 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 9-6
END QUARTER 2
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:20 · MIN 15 · Score 12-6
(6:20) 39-J.Romo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 11:21 · MIN 36 · Score 15-6
(11:21) 39-J.Romo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:25 · MIN 5 · Score 21-6
(3:25) 25-T.Allgeier right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · MIN 15 · Score 22-6
39-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Brian Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J.J. McCarthy (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings on 2025-09-14?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-6 in Week 2, 2025.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Minnesota Vikings 9; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 22, Minnesota Vikings 6.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Allgeier (Q4 3:25) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Romo (Q1 11:15, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Romo (Q1 6:51, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 7:08, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Romo (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Romo (Q3 6:20, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Romo (Q4 11:21, 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?

J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings), 36.7% completion, -11.1% CPOE, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -18.19 total passing EPA. Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -9.03 total passing EPA.

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

Brian Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.31 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+1.90 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle to MIN 40 for 25 yards (26-T.Jackson)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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