Overview

• Kickoff is Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:20 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium, with U.S. coverage on NBC and streaming on Peacock and NFL+, and U.K. coverage on Sky Sports NFL.
• Minnesota is priced around -3.5 with totals at 44.5 points, as previews and projection models lean toward a higher-scoring game.
• J.J. McCarthy enters his home debut after a late rally to beat the Bears in Week 1, while Michael Penix Jr. looks to rebound from Atlanta’s narrow loss to the Buccaneers.
• Vikings defensive availability is in question with Jeff Okudah and Andrew Van Ginkel in concussion protocol and Blake Cashman on injured reserve with a hamstring issue.
• Analysts highlight Brian Flores’ pressure-heavy scheme as a test for Penix, while Atlanta’s weapons led by Bijan Robinson and a pass rush seeking more impact loom as key variables.