Overview

• Kickoff is set for Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:20 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
• USA TODAY's panel is divided against the spread, with picks split between Minnesota (-4.5) and Atlanta (+4.5).
• Panelists citing Atlanta at +4.5 include Tyler Dragon, Christopher Bumbaca and Jon Hoefling, while Jordan Mendoza and Lorenzo Reyes back Minnesota at -4.5.
• Minnesota enters 1-0 after a 27-24 win over Chicago, and Atlanta is 0-1 following a 23-20 loss to Tampa Bay.
• Lorenzo Reyes notes safety Harrison Smith should be healthy enough to play, a potential boost for the Vikings' defense, and tickets are available via StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats.