Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Atlanta Falcons host the Minnesota Vikings, one week after the visitors suffered a devastating injury to Kirk Cousins. Can Taylor Heinicke and the Falcons capitalize on this fresh start as he takes over the starting job? Matt McCuen breaks down this battle of new quarterbacks with his Vikings vs. Falcons pick.
Matt McCuen - November 5, 2023, 9:34 AM EST
5 minMinnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons will duel things out from A-town on Sunday afternoon.
Vikings vs. Falcons Date, Time, And Where To Watch
- Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction
The Vikings enter play red-hot at the moment.
Minnesota has won three consecutive games, which has pushed their record to 4-4.
The bad news is that the Vikings will be without starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, who tore his Achilles a week ago. Cousins had been having an outstanding season.
The Cousins injury will force rookie Jaren Hall will get the start. Hall is a rookie from BYU, and has thrown for 23 yards on the season.
Running back Alexander Mattison leads the Vikings backfield. Mattison has rushed for 390 yards.
Minnesota will be without their top receiver, Justin Jefferson.
Jordan Addison has played well in his absence. Addison has racked up 482 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Vikings defense ranks 15th in points allowed per game (20.3).
Atlanta represents a record of 4-4 on the season.
Atlanta announced that they would make a change at the quarterback position.
Taylor Heinicke will take over as the team will be benching Desmond Ridder.
Heinicke came in last weekend off the bench and played great in the second half, throwing for 175 yards and one touchdown.
Running back Bijan Robinson leads the Falcons in rushing yards with 466. Robinson also has 189 receiving yards.
Drake London has been the top target in the passing game for the Falcons. London has racked up 438 yards and two touchdowns. London has been ruled out for Sunday's game and will be inactive.
The Atlanta defense ranks 14th in points allowed per game (20.1).
Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons Pick
I will buy the point and back the home team this weekend.
This is a tough spot for Minnesota on the road with a rookie quarterback.
The Vikings offense will have trouble moving the football against this talented Falcons defense.
Offensively, the Falcons looked great in the second half a week ago, and that will carry into this game.
Pick: Atlanta Falcons -3 -130 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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