Overview

• Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC from U.S. Bank Stadium, where Minnesota hosts Atlanta in Week 2.
• Minnesota ruled out safety Harrison Smith and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, placed LB Blake Cashman on IR, and listed LT Christian Darrisaw inactive.
• Atlanta tabbed former Viking Parker Romo as its kicker for tonight over Younghoe Koo.
• The latest lines list Minnesota favored by 3 to 3.5 points with a total around 44–44.5, per major sportsbooks.
• J.J. McCarthy enters off an NFC Offensive Player of the Week nod after a late comeback in Week 1, while Michael Penix Jr. threw for 298 yards with passing and rushing TDs in the Falcons’ narrow loss.